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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 Indian language is known for its extensive use of compound words?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Sanskrit is known for its extensive use of compound words, which are formed by combining two or more words to create new meanings.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is known for its rich vocabulary of technical terms?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Sanskrit has a rich vocabulary of technical terms, particularly in the fields of philosophy, grammar, and medicine.

Multiple choice

Which literary journal publishes works in the Kannada language?

  1. Kavita

  2. Chandrabhaga

  3. Indian Literature

  4. Kannada Sahitya Parishat Patrike
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Explanation

Kannada Sahitya Parishat Patrike is a Kannada literary journal founded in 1915. It publishes works in Kannada, including poetry, short stories, essays, and reviews.

Multiple choice

Which literary journal is known for publishing works in the Malayalam language?

  1. Kavita

  2. Chandrabhaga

  3. Mathrubhumi

  4. Indian Literature
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mathrubhumi is a Malayalam literary journal founded in 1923. It publishes works in Malayalam, including poetry, short stories, essays, and reviews.

Multiple choice

Which literary journal publishes works in the Tamil language?

  1. Kavita

  2. Chandrabhaga

  3. Indian Literature

  4. Kalachuvadu
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Explanation

Kalachuvadu is a Tamil literary journal founded in 1987. It publishes works in Tamil, including poetry, short stories, essays, and reviews.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the largest minority group in Sri Lanka?

  1. Tamil

  2. Sinhala

  3. English

  4. Malay
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Explanation

Tamil is the largest minority language in Sri Lanka, spoken by approximately 2.5 million people.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Sinhala and Tamil are the two official languages of Sri Lanka, while English is also widely used.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the indigenous people of Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. Vedda

  4. Malay
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Vedda is the language spoken by the indigenous people of Sri Lanka, known as the Veddas.

Multiple choice

Which minority language is spoken in the northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka?

  1. Tamil

  2. Sinhala

  3. English

  4. Malay
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the predominant language spoken in the northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

Which minority language is spoken in the central highlands of Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Malay
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Explanation

Sinhala is the predominant language spoken in the central highlands of Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

Which minority language is spoken in the coastal areas of Sri Lanka?

  1. Tamil

  2. Sinhala

  3. English

  4. Malay
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Malay is the predominant language spoken in the coastal areas of Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

Which minority language is spoken by the Muslim community in Sri Lanka?

  1. Tamil

  2. Sinhala

  3. English

  4. Malay
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Malay is the predominant language spoken by the Muslim community in Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

Which minority language is spoken by the Burgher community in Sri Lanka?

  1. Tamil

  2. Sinhala

  3. English

  4. Dutch
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dutch is the predominant language spoken by the Burgher community in Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

Which minority language is spoken by the Chettiar community in Sri Lanka?

  1. Tamil

  2. Sinhala

  3. English

  4. Malayalam
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Malayalam is the predominant language spoken by the Chettiar community in Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

Which minority language is spoken by the Parsi community in Sri Lanka?

  1. Tamil

  2. Sinhala

  3. English

  4. Gujarati
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Explanation

Gujarati is the predominant language spoken by the Parsi community in Sri Lanka.