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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 language is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Tamil

  4. Marathi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Marathi is an official language of the state of Maharashtra, but it is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Tamil

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

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Tamil

  4. Kannada
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kannada is the official language of the state of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Malayalam is the official language of the state of Kerala.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language is closely related to Sanskrit and has a rich literary tradition?

  1. Odia

  2. Assamese

  3. Maithili

  4. Manipuri
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Odia, also known as Oriya, is closely related to Sanskrit and has a rich literary tradition dating back centuries.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the Maldives?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. Dhivehi

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

Dhivehi is the official language of the Maldives, spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the majority of the population in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

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

Sinhala is the primary language spoken by the majority of the population in Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the majority of the population in the Maldives?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. Dhivehi

  4. Urdu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dhivehi is the primary language spoken by the majority of the population in the Maldives.

Multiple choice

What are some of the ethical considerations that filmmakers and researchers should keep in mind when working with endangered languages in film projects?

  1. Obtaining informed consent from language communities.

  2. Ensuring fair representation and avoiding stereotypes.

  3. Respecting the cultural and linguistic sensitivities of the communities involved.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ethical considerations include obtaining informed consent, ensuring fair representation, and respecting cultural and linguistic sensitivities.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language spoken in the Maldives?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. Sinhala

  3. Tamil

  4. Arabic
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dhivehi, an Indo-Aryan language closely related to Sinhala, is the official language of the Maldives, spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

What is the native language of the majority of the population in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sinhala, an Indo-Aryan language, is the native language of the majority of the population in Sri Lanka, reflecting the island's rich cultural heritage.

Multiple choice

Which language is most commonly associated with the Hindu religion?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. Tamil
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that is considered to be the sacred language of Hinduism. It is used in religious texts, rituals, and ceremonies.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language used in Lavani music?

  1. Marathi

  2. Hindi

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Lavani music is a form of traditional music from the state of Maharashtra, India, and is primarily performed in the Marathi language.

Multiple choice

Which ancient Indian language is considered to be the ancestor of most modern Indo-Aryan languages?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Pali

  4. Tamil
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit is an ancient Indian language that is considered to be the ancestor of most modern Indo-Aryan languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, and Gujarati.