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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 a significant population in the tribal areas of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. Koya

  3. Kui

  4. Savara
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Koya is the dominant language spoken by the tribal communities in the northern districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by a significant population in the urban areas of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. Urdu

  3. Hindi

  4. English
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is the dominant language spoken in the urban areas of Andhra Pradesh, although there are pockets of Urdu, Hindi, and English speakers.

Multiple choice

Which language is used as the medium of instruction in most schools in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Urdu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is the primary language of instruction in most schools in Andhra Pradesh, although English is also used in some schools.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the majority of newspapers and magazines published in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. English

  3. Hindi

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

Telugu is the dominant language used in newspapers and magazines published in Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the majority of television and radio broadcasts in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. English

  3. Hindi

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

Telugu is the dominant language used in television and radio broadcasts in Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the majority of films produced in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Urdu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is the dominant language used in films produced in Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the majority of traditional folk songs and dances of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Urdu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is the dominant language used in traditional folk songs and dances of Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the majority of religious texts and scriptures in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Sanskrit
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is the dominant language used in religious texts and scriptures in Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the majority of legal documents and contracts in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. English

  3. Hindi

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

Telugu is the dominant language used in legal documents and contracts in Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the majority of business transactions and communications in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. English

  3. Hindi

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

Telugu is the dominant language used in business transactions and communications in Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the majority of social media posts and interactions in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. English

  3. Hindi

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

Telugu is the dominant language used in social media posts and interactions in Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

In which language was the Ganita-Sara-Sangraha written?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ganita-Sara-Sangraha was written in Sanskrit, which was the lingua franca of Indian scholarship in the 14th century.

Multiple choice

Which language is recognized as the classical language of India?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Sanskrit is recognized as the classical language of India, as per the Constitution of India. Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu are also recognized as classical languages, but they were added to the list later.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Tamil

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Tamil is recognized as the official language of the State of Tamil Nadu, as per the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

In which Indian language was the renowned epic poem 'Ramayana' originally composed?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Hindi

  4. Bengali
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Ramayana', an ancient Indian epic, was originally composed in Sanskrit, a classical language of India with a rich literary and cultural heritage.