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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 modern Indian language is used in the Bharatanatyam dance form?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the language used in the Bharatanatyam dance form, which is a classical dance form of Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which modern Indian language is used in the Kuchipudi dance form?

  1. Telugu

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is the language used in the Kuchipudi dance form, which is a classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which modern Indian language is used in the Yakshagana dance form?

  1. Kannada

  2. Telugu

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kannada is the language used in the Yakshagana dance form, which is a classical dance form of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which modern Indian language is used in the Mohiniyattam dance form?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Malayalam is the language used in the Mohiniyattam dance form, which is a classical dance form of Kerala.

Multiple choice

Which language was spoken in the Cochin Kingdom?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Malayalam was the language spoken in the Cochin Kingdom.

Multiple choice

Which Indian script is used in the state of Andhra Pradesh and is known for its distinct vowel signs?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is a Dravidian script used in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India and is characterized by its unique vowel signs and distinctive letter shapes.

Multiple choice

Which Indian script is used in the state of Karnataka and is known for its rounded letters and unique vowel signs?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kannada is a Dravidian script used in the state of Karnataka in India and is characterized by its rounded letters and unique vowel signs.

Multiple choice

What was the primary language used in the Mauryan Empire?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Pali

  4. Tamil
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Prakrit was the primary language used in the Mauryan Empire, with Sanskrit being used for religious and literary purposes.

Multiple choice

Which is the most commonly spoken Indian language in Australia?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Hindi is the most commonly spoken Indian language in Australia, with over 250,000 speakers. It is followed by Punjabi, with over 100,000 speakers, and Tamil and Telugu, with over 50,000 speakers each.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. English

  3. Both Tamil and English

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu, as per the Tamil Nadu Official Language Act, 1956.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. English

  3. Both Telugu and English

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh, as per the Andhra Pradesh Official Language Act, 1966.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the state of Telangana?

  1. Telugu

  2. English

  3. Both Telugu and English

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is the official language of the state of Telangana, as per the Telangana Official Language Act, 2017.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the state of Kerala?

  1. Malayalam

  2. English

  3. Both Malayalam and English

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Malayalam is the official language of the state of Kerala, as per the Kerala Official Language Act, 1969.

Multiple choice

Which language is widely spoken by the Indian diaspora in Myanmar?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Hindi

  4. Marathi
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Explanation

Tamil is the most widely spoken language among the Indian diaspora in Myanmar, with a significant population of Tamil speakers in the country.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is spoken by the Chettiar community in Myanmar?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Hindi

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

The Chettiar community in Myanmar primarily speaks Tamil, as they have historical ties to the Tamil Nadu region of India.