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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 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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

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

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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A Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice

Which of these languages belongs to the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Santali

  2. Hindi

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Santali is an Austroasiatic language spoken by the Santal people, primarily in the states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha.

Multiple choice

Which of these languages is spoken in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Nicobarese

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nicobarese is an Austroasiatic language spoken by the Nicobarese people, indigenous to the Nicobar Islands.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language of Indian films that are popular among diaspora audiences?

  1. Hindi

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the primary language of Indian films that are popular among diaspora audiences, as it is the most widely spoken language in India and has a large base of speakers globally.

Multiple choice

Which Union Territory has Tamil as its sole official language?

  1. Puducherry

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Puducherry is the only Union Territory in India where Tamil is the sole official language.

Multiple choice

Which Union Territory has Telugu as its sole official language?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Andhra Pradesh is the only Union Territory in India where Telugu is the sole official language.