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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 dialect of Konkani is considered the standard form of the language?

  1. Goan Konkani

  2. Maharashtrian Konkani

  3. Karnataka Konkani

  4. Kerala Konkani
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Explanation

Goan Konkani is regarded as the standard form of the language and is widely used in literature, education, and official communication.

Multiple choice

Konkani has been influenced by which major language families?

  1. Indo-Aryan

  2. Dravidian

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Sino-Tibetan
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Correct answer
Explanation

Konkani has been influenced by both Indo-Aryan and Dravidian language families, resulting in a unique blend of linguistic features.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Tamil

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. Telugu

  2. Hindi

  3. Marathi

  4. Kannada
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Explanation

Telugu is the official language of the state of Telangana.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the Lakshadweep Islands?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Urdu
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Explanation

Malayalam is the official language of the Lakshadweep Islands.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language of ancient Indian literature?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Sanskrit is the primary language of ancient Indian literature, and is considered to be a classical language of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most commonly used medium of instruction in secondary schools in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

English is the most commonly used medium of instruction in secondary schools in India, with over 60% of students using it as their primary language of instruction.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most commonly used medium of instruction in universities in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

English is the most commonly used medium of instruction in universities in India, with over 80% of students using it as their primary language of instruction.

Multiple choice

Which language is the second most spoken language in India?

  1. Bengali

  2. Telugu

  3. Marathi

  4. Tamil
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Explanation

Bengali is the second most spoken language in India, and it is the official language of the state of West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which language is the third most spoken language in India?

  1. Telugu

  2. Marathi

  3. Tamil

  4. Kannada
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Explanation

Telugu is the third most spoken language in India, and it is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is the fourth most spoken language in India?

  1. Marathi

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Marathi is the fourth most spoken language in India, and it is the official language of the state of Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Which language is the fifth most spoken language in India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

  4. Odia
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Explanation

Tamil is the fifth most spoken language in India, and it is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

Which language is the sixth most spoken language in India?

  1. Kannada

  2. Malayalam

  3. Odia

  4. Gujarati
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Explanation

Kannada is the sixth most spoken language in India, and it is the official language of the state of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

In what language was the Kathasaritsagara originally written?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

The Kathasaritsagara was originally written in Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major North Indian language?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada
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Explanation

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in North India and is also the official language of India.