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Indian and Sri Lankan Languages

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Indian and Sri Lankan languages cover various linguistic families, regional dialects, and official state languages. A significant focus is placed on Dravidian languages and their distinctive scripts. Strengthen your general awareness of regional language distribution for upcoming tests.

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Indian and Sri Lankan Languages Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

  4. Tamil
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Explanation

Telugu is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language has won the most Sahitya Akademi Awards?

  1. Bengali

  2. Marathi

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Bengali has won the most Sahitya Akademi Awards, with over 100 awards.

Multiple choice

What was the main language of the Kingdom of Mysore?

  1. Kannada

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Kannada was the main language of the Kingdom of Mysore. The kingdom was home to many Kannada poets and writers.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in Telangana?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Telugu is the official language of Telangana and is spoken by over 75 million people.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Tamil
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Explanation

Tamil is the official language of Tamil Nadu and is spoken by over 70 million people.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in Karnataka?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Kannada
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Explanation

Kannada is the official language of Karnataka and is spoken by over 45 million people.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in Kerala?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Malayalam is the official language of Kerala and is spoken by over 35 million people.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Braj Bhasha term for a traditional wedding ceremony?

  1. Vivaha

  2. Lagna

  3. Shaadi

  4. Nikah
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Explanation

The Braj Bhasha term for a traditional wedding ceremony is Vivaha. Vivaha is a sacred ceremony that is performed according to traditional Hindu rituals.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major language spoken in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Telugu is a major language spoken in India, but it is not as widely spoken as Hindi, English, and Bengali.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is used in the development of the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) website?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Hindi is the official language of ISRO and is used in the development of the organization's website.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language of the Vedas?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Pali

  4. Tamil

  5. Telugu
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Explanation

The Vedas are composed in Vedic Sanskrit, an ancient form of the Sanskrit language.

Multiple choice

Which script is primarily used in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

The Marathi script is primarily used in the state of Maharashtra. It is derived from the Devanagari script and is used for writing the Marathi language, one of the major languages of India.

Multiple choice

Which script is used for writing the Malayalam language?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

The Malayalam script is used for writing the Malayalam language, which is spoken primarily in the state of Kerala in South India. It is a Dravidian script that has evolved over centuries and is distinct from other scripts used in the region.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a dialect of Tamil?

  1. Kongu Tamil

  2. Madurai Tamil

  3. Coimbatore Tamil

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Telugu is a Dravidian language, but it is not a dialect of Tamil.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Kongu Tamil dialect?

  1. The use of the retroflex 'zh' sound

  2. The use of the 'l' sound instead of the 'r' sound

  3. The use of the 'ai' sound instead of the 'e' sound

  4. The use of the 'u' sound instead of the 'o' sound
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Explanation

The Kongu Tamil dialect is characterized by the use of the retroflex 'zh' sound, which is pronounced like the 'j' sound in English.