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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 is the term used to refer to the Dravidian languages spoken in the southern part of India?

  1. Northern Dravidian

  2. Central Dravidian

  3. Southern Dravidian

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

The term 'Southern Dravidian' is used to refer to the Dravidian languages spoken in the southern part of India, such as Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Telugu.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Karnataka?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kannada is the Dravidian language spoken in the state of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to refer to the Dravidian languages spoken in the eastern part of India?

  1. Northern Dravidian

  2. Central Dravidian

  3. Southern Dravidian

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

The term 'Eastern Dravidian' is used to refer to the Dravidian languages spoken in the eastern part of India, such as Gondi and Kui.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

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

Tamil is the Dravidian language spoken in the state of Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to refer to the Dravidian languages spoken in the central part of India?

  1. Northern Dravidian

  2. Central Dravidian

  3. Southern Dravidian

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

The term 'Central Dravidian' is used to refer to the Dravidian languages spoken in the central part of India, such as Kolami and Parji.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Telangana?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

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

Telugu is the Dravidian language spoken in the state of Telangana.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to refer to the Dravidian languages spoken in the western part of India?

  1. Northern Dravidian

  2. Central Dravidian

  3. Southern Dravidian

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

The term 'Western Dravidian' is used to refer to the Dravidian languages spoken in the western part of India, such as Brahui and Kurukh.

Multiple choice

Which is the official language of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the official language of Tamil Nadu, as per the Tamil Nadu Official Language Act, 1956.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the largest number of people in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is spoken by the largest number of people in Tamil Nadu, followed by Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. Badaga

  3. Toda

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

Badaga is the language spoken by the Badaga people, who are the indigenous people of the Nilgiri Hills.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. Malayalam

  3. English

  4. Hindi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Malayalam is spoken by the majority of the population in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, which borders the state of Kerala.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Chennai district of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. English

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is spoken by the majority of the population in the Chennai district of Tamil Nadu, which is the capital of the state.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is spoken by the majority of the population in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, which is a major industrial city.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is spoken by the majority of the population in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu, which is a major cultural and religious center.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

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

Tamil is spoken by the majority of the population in the Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu, which is a major agricultural region.