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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

What was the name of the Maori language revitalization project that was launched in New Zealand in the 2000s?

  1. Te Puni Kokiri Project

  2. Te Taura Whiri Project

  3. Te Papa Atawhai Project

  4. Te Whare Tapa Wha Project
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Explanation

Te Puni Kokiri Project was the name of the Maori language revitalization project that was launched in New Zealand in the 2000s. Te Puni Kokiri Project was a government-funded project that aimed to promote the use of the Maori language in education, media, and government. The project was successful in raising awareness of the Maori language and culture, and led to the development of Maori language resources.

Multiple choice

What is the second most commonly spoken language among the Indian diaspora in Suriname?

  1. Bhojpuri

  2. Urdu

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Bhojpuri is the second most commonly spoken language among the Indian diaspora in Suriname, with approximately 20% of the population speaking it.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by a significant minority of the Indian diaspora in Suriname?

  1. Urdu

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Urdu is spoken by a significant minority of the Indian diaspora in Suriname, with approximately 10% of the population speaking it.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by a small but significant minority of the Indian diaspora in Suriname?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Malayalam

  4. Gujarati
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Explanation

Tamil is spoken by a small but significant minority of the Indian diaspora in Suriname.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the fifth largest group of the Indian diaspora in Bangladesh?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Marathi

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada
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Explanation

Gujarati is spoken by the fifth largest group of the Indian diaspora in Bangladesh, due to the large number of Gujarati-speaking people who migrated from India to Bangladesh during the partition of India in 1947.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the sixth largest group of the Indian diaspora in Bangladesh?

  1. Marathi

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Marathi is spoken by the sixth largest group of the Indian diaspora in Bangladesh, due to the large number of Marathi-speaking people who migrated from India to Bangladesh during the partition of India in 1947.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the seventh largest group of the Indian diaspora in Bangladesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

  4. Odia
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Explanation

Telugu is spoken by the seventh largest group of the Indian diaspora in Bangladesh, due to the large number of Telugu-speaking people who migrated from India to Bangladesh during the partition of India in 1947.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a Dravidian language?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Hindi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is an Indo-Aryan language, while Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada are Dravidian languages.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most popular among the participants of ICCR's culinary competition?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Tamil

  4. Bengali
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Explanation

Hindi is the most popular language among the participants of ICCR's culinary competition, followed by Urdu, Tamil, and Bengali.

Multiple choice

Which state has adopted Tamil as its official language?

  1. Kerala

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil Nadu proudly recognizes Tamil as its official language, celebrating the state's rich linguistic and cultural heritage.

Multiple choice

Which state recognizes Telugu as its official language?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Karnataka

  4. Odisha
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Explanation

Andhra Pradesh embraces Telugu as its official language, showcasing the state's linguistic diversity and cultural heritage.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT an official language of the union territory of Lakshadweep?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Tamil
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The official languages of the union territory of Lakshadweep are Malayalam and English. Tamil is not an official language in this union territory.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of the union territory of Puducherry?

  1. Tamil

  2. French

  3. English

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Tamil is the official language of the union territory of Puducherry.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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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. English

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kannada is the official language of the state of Karnataka.