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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

What are some examples of Central Indian languages that are used in literature, music, and film?

  1. Gondi

  2. Korku

  3. Muria

  4. Kurukh
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Explanation

Gondi, Korku, Muria, and Kurukh are all Central Indian languages that are used in literature, music, and film.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Gondi

  2. Korku

  3. Muria

  4. Kurukh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gondi is spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, as well as in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

The Bhakti Movement had a profound impact on which of the following Indian languages?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Hindi

  4. Bengali
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Explanation

The Bhakti Movement significantly influenced the development of various Indian languages, including Sanskrit, Tamil, Hindi, and Bengali. Bhakti saints used these languages to compose devotional literature, poems, and songs, making them accessible to a wider audience and contributing to the growth of vernacular literature.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is considered the oldest Dravidian language?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Tamil is considered the oldest Dravidian language, with a rich literary history dating back to the Sangam period (3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE).

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language has the largest number of native speakers?

  1. Telugu

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Telugu is the most widely spoken South Indian language, with over 75 million native speakers.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is the official language of the state of Kerala?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Malayalam is the official language of the state of Kerala and is spoken by over 35 million people.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is the official language of the state of Karnataka?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kannada is the official language of the state of Karnataka and is spoken by over 45 million people.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu and is spoken by over 60 million people.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh and is spoken by over 75 million people.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is the official language of the state of Telangana and is spoken by over 75 million people.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is the official language of the state of Puducherry?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the official language of the state of Puducherry and is spoken by over 2 million people.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is the official language of the state of Lakshadweep?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Malayalam is the official language of the state of Lakshadweep and is spoken by over 60,000 people.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is the official language of the state of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Tamil is the official language of the state of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and is spoken by over 100,000 people.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is the official language of the state of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Gujarati is the official language of the state of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, not a South Indian language.

Multiple choice

Which South Indian language is the official language of the state of Goa?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Konkani
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Konkani is the official language of the state of Goa and is spoken by over 2 million people.