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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 Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Karnataka in India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Kannada is the official language of the state of Karnataka in India.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Kerala in India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Malayalam is the official language of the state of Kerala in India.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Telangana in India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is the official language of the state of Telangana in India.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Tamil Nadu in India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu in India.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Karnataka in India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Kannada is the official language of the state of Karnataka in India.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Kerala in India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Malayalam is the official language of the state of Kerala in India.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Telangana in India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is the official language of the state of Telangana in India.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Tamil Nadu in India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu in India.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Karnataka in India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Kannada is the official language of the state of Karnataka in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages uses the Abjad writing system?

  1. Urdu

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

  4. Tamil
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Urdu is a language that uses the Abjad writing system. It is spoken in Pakistan and India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a sacred language in India?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. English
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in India, particularly in Hinduism, and is often used in religious ceremonies and texts.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is predominantly used in Jainism?

  1. Prakrit

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Kannada
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Prakrit, particularly Ardhamagadhi Prakrit, is the primary language used in Jain scriptures and religious texts.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is associated with the Dravidian language family?

  1. Tamil

  2. Hindi

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Marathi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken primarily in southern India and is not related to the Indo-Aryan languages like Hindi and Sanskrit.