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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 is a Central Indian language?

  1. Marathi

  2. Hindi

  3. Telugu

  4. Gondi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gondi is a Central Indian language spoken in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Central Indian languages?

  1. Tonal languages

  2. Use of ergative case

  3. Subject-verb-object word order

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Central Indian languages are typically tonal languages, use the ergative case, and have a subject-verb-object word order.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major Central Indian language?

  1. Gondi

  2. Korku

  3. Muria

  4. Kurukh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gondi is the most widely spoken Central Indian language, with over 3 million speakers.

Multiple choice

What is the relationship between Central Indian languages and other Indian languages?

  1. They are all related to each other

  2. They are all unrelated to each other

  3. Some are related and some are unrelated

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Central Indian languages are related to other Indian languages, but they also have some unique features that set them apart.

Multiple choice

How have Central Indian languages been influenced by other languages?

  1. Through trade and commerce

  2. Through migration and settlement

  3. Through cultural exchange

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Central Indian languages have been influenced by other languages through trade and commerce, migration and settlement, and cultural exchange.

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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Correct answer
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 has the largest number of speakers?

  1. Gondi

  2. Korku

  3. Muria

  4. Kurukh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gondi has the largest number of speakers among Central Indian languages, with over 3 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the state of Chhattisgarh?

  1. Gondi

  2. Korku

  3. Muria

  4. Kurukh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. Gondi

  2. Korku

  3. Muria

  4. Kurukh
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Korku is spoken in the state of Madhya Pradesh, as well as in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is spoken in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. Gondi

  2. Korku

  3. Muria

  4. Kurukh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

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

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

What is the name of the organization that is working for the promotion of Austroasiatic languages in India?

  1. Austroasiatic Languages Association of India

  2. Austroasiatic Language Academy

  3. Austroasiatic Language Development Foundation

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Austroasiatic Languages Association of India is an organization that is working for the promotion of Austroasiatic languages in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the organization that is working for the promotion of Austroasiatic languages in South Asia?

  1. Austroasiatic Languages Association of South Asia

  2. Austroasiatic Language Academy

  3. Austroasiatic Language Development Foundation

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Austroasiatic Languages Association of South Asia is an organization that is working for the promotion of Austroasiatic languages in South Asia.

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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Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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).