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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 Dravidian language has the largest number of speakers?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu has over 80 million speakers, making it the largest Dravidian language.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

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

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

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Karnataka?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

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

Kannada is the official language of the state of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Kerala?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

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

Malayalam is the official language of the state of Kerala.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Telangana?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

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

Telugu is the official language of the state of Telangana.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

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

Gondi is a Dravidian language spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Odisha?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

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

Kui is a Dravidian language spoken in the state of Odisha.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Jharkhand?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

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

Kurukh is a Dravidian language spoken in the state of Jharkhand.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of West Bengal?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

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

Malto is a Dravidian language spoken in the state of West Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Bihar?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

  4. Kurukh
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kurukh is a Dravidian language spoken in the state of Bihar.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

  4. Brahui
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Brahui is a Dravidian language spoken in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Rajasthan?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

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

Brahui is a Dravidian language spoken in the state of Rajasthan.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Gujarat?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

  4. Brahui
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Brahui is a Dravidian language spoken in the state of Gujarat.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional language used in Mohiniyattam songs and lyrics?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Malayalam

  4. Tamil
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mohiniyattam songs and lyrics are traditionally composed in Malayalam, the language of the state of Kerala, where the dance form originated.