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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 of the following languages is spoken by the Konda people of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Konda

  2. Toda

  3. Kota

  4. Irula
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Konda is a Dravidian language spoken by the Konda people of Andhra Pradesh. It is estimated to have about 10,000 speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the Kuvi people of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Kuvi

  2. Toda

  3. Kota

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

Kuvi is a Dravidian language spoken by the Kuvi people of Andhra Pradesh. It is estimated to have about 10,000 speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken by the Siddi people of Karnataka?

  1. Siddi

  2. Toda

  3. Kota

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

Siddi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Siddi people of Karnataka. It is estimated to have about 10,000 speakers.

Multiple choice

Which script is used to write Tamil?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is written in its own unique script, which is distinct from the other scripts of India.

Multiple choice

Which script is used to write Telugu?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is written in its own unique script, which is distinct from the other scripts of India.

Multiple choice

Which script is used to write Kannada?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kannada is written in its own unique script, which is distinct from the other scripts of India.

Multiple choice

Which script is used to write Malayalam?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Malayalam is written in its own unique script, which is distinct from the other scripts of India.

Multiple choice

Which script is used to write Odia?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Odia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Odia is written in its own unique script, which is distinct from the other scripts of India.

Multiple choice

Which script is used to write Bengali?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Bengali
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali is written in its own unique script, which is distinct from the other scripts of India.

Multiple choice

Which script is used to write Assamese?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Assamese
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Assamese is written in its own unique script, which is distinct from the other scripts of India.

Multiple choice

Which script is used to write Punjabi?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Punjabi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Punjabi is written in its own unique script, which is distinct from the other scripts of India.

Multiple choice

Which script is used to write Konkani?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Konkani
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Konkani is written in its own unique script, which is distinct from the other scripts of India.

Multiple choice

Which script is used to write Manipuri?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Manipuri
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Manipuri is written in its own unique script, which is distinct from the other scripts of India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is considered to be the oldest?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sanskrit is considered to be the oldest Indian language. It is a classical language that is no longer spoken as a native language, but it is still used in religious ceremonies and scholarly works.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is known for its rich literature of devotional poetry?

  1. Marathi

  2. Gujarati

  3. Punjabi

  4. Odia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Marathi is known for its rich literature of devotional poetry. The most famous Marathi poet is Tukaram, who wrote over 4,000 poems in praise of the god Vitthala.