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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 regional language was significantly influenced by Indo-Persian literature?

  1. Bengali

  2. Telugu

  3. Tamil

  4. Kannada
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali literature was greatly influenced by Indo-Persian literature, particularly in the areas of poetry, prose, and drama.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

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

Tamil is recognized as the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu, along with English, which is used for official purposes at the state level.

Multiple choice

What is the primary script used for writing Hindi, the most widely spoken language in India?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

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

Devanagari is the primary script used for writing Hindi, the official language of India. It is also used for Sanskrit, Marathi, and Nepali, among other languages.

Multiple choice

What is the script used for writing Telugu, a Dravidian language spoken in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

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

The Telugu script is used for writing Telugu, a Dravidian language spoken in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and parts of Telangana.

Multiple choice

What is the script used for writing Kannada, a Dravidian language spoken in the southern Indian state of Karnataka?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

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

The Kannada script is used for writing Kannada, a Dravidian language spoken in the southern Indian state of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

What is the script used for writing Oriya, a language spoken in the eastern Indian state of Odisha?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Bengali

  3. Oriya

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

The Oriya script is used for writing Oriya, a language spoken in the eastern Indian state of Odisha.

Multiple choice

What is the script used for writing Assamese, a language spoken in the northeastern Indian state of Assam?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Bengali

  3. Assamese

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

The Assamese script is used for writing Assamese, a language spoken in the northeastern Indian state of Assam.

Multiple choice

What is the script used for writing Konkani, a language spoken in the western Indian state of Goa?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Bengali

  3. Konkani

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

The Konkani script is used for writing Konkani, a language spoken in the western Indian state of Goa.

Multiple choice

Which script is commonly used for writing the Marathi language?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Gujarati

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Marathi is written in the Devanagari script, which is also used for Hindi and several other Indian languages.

Multiple choice

Which language is closely related to the Marathi language and is spoken in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra?

  1. Konkani

  2. Gujarati

  3. Oriya

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Konkani is a language closely related to Marathi and is spoken in the Konkan region of India, including the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

What was the primary language spoken by the Toda tribe in ancient India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Telugu

  4. Toda
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Toda tribe spoke their own distinct language, known as Toda, which belongs to the Dravidian language family.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of Lakshadweep?

  1. Hindi

  2. Malayalam

  3. Tamil

  4. English
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Malayalam is the official language of Lakshadweep, although Hindi and English are also widely spoken.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is the official language of 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, India.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  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 Andhra Pradesh, India.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is the official language of 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, India.