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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 spoken by the majority of the Indian diaspora in Singapore?

  1. Tamil

  2. Hindi

  3. Malayalam

  4. Punjabi
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Explanation

Tamil is spoken by the majority of the Indian diaspora in Singapore, with over 50% of the population speaking the language.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the second largest group of the Indian diaspora in Singapore?

  1. Hindi

  2. Malayalam

  3. Punjabi

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Hindi is spoken by the second largest group of the Indian diaspora in Singapore, with over 25% of the population speaking the language.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the third largest group of the Indian diaspora in Singapore?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Punjabi

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada
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Explanation

Malayalam is spoken by the third largest group of the Indian diaspora in Singapore, with over 10% of the population speaking the language.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the fourth largest group of the Indian diaspora in Singapore?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Gujarati
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Explanation

Punjabi is spoken by the fourth largest group of the Indian diaspora in Singapore, with over 5% of the population speaking the language.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Gujarati

  4. Marathi
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Explanation

Telugu is spoken by the fifth largest group of the Indian diaspora in Singapore, with over 2% of the population speaking the language.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely used in magazines in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Sinhala is the most widely used language in magazines in Sri Lanka, followed by Tamil, English, and Malayalam.