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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 fifth largest group of the Indian diaspora in Singapore?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Gujarati

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

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