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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 Kerala, India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Telugu

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

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

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Dravidian language spoken in the state of Telangana, India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Telugu

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

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

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Dravidian language spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Telugu

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

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

Multiple choice

What was the main language used by the Kakatiyas?

  1. Telugu

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Prakrit

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

Telugu was the main language used by the Kakatiyas, and it was the official language of their kingdom.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major language in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

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

English is not a major language in India, as it is not spoken by a majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language family encompasses the majority of East Indian languages?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Austroasiatic

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

The Indo-European language family is the most widely spoken in East India, including languages like Bengali, Hindi, Marathi, and Odia.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is the most widely spoken?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

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

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in East India, with over 400 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is known for its rich classical literature?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

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

Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-European language, is known for its extensive classical literature, including the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Mahabharata.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is known for its unique script?

  1. Bengali

  2. Odia

  3. Telugu

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

Odia is known for its unique script, which is distinct from other East Indian languages.

Multiple choice

Which language family is native to the Dravidian region?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Niger-Congo

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

The Dravidian language family is native to the Dravidian region and includes languages such as Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional language used in Mohiniyattam songs?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Malayalam

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

Mohiniyattam songs are traditionally sung in Malayalam, the language of Kerala.

Multiple choice

In which language was the Bhagavad Gita originally written?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

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

The Bhagavad Gita was originally written in Sanskrit.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major Indian language?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

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

English is not a major Indian language, as it is not native to India.

Multiple choice

What is the second most common language spoken by Indian Trinidadians and Tobagonians?

  1. Bhojpuri

  2. Urdu

  3. Tamil

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

Bhojpuri is the second most common language spoken by Indian Trinidadians and Tobagonians, with over 100,000 speakers.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the third largest group of Indian Trinidadians and Tobagonians?

  1. Urdu

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

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

Urdu is the third most common language spoken by Indian Trinidadians and Tobagonians, with over 50,000 speakers.