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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 the majority of the Indian diaspora in Medan, Indonesia?

  1. Tamil

  2. Hindi

  3. Malayalam

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Tamil is the majority language spoken by the Indian diaspora in Medan, Indonesia.

Multiple choice

What is the main language spoken by the Indian diaspora in Jakarta, Indonesia?

  1. Hindi

  2. Malayalam

  3. Telugu

  4. Punjabi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi is the main language spoken by the Indian diaspora in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by a significant portion of the Indian diaspora in Surabaya, Indonesia?

  1. Tamil

  2. Hindi

  3. Malayalam

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is spoken by a significant portion of the Indian diaspora in Surabaya, Indonesia.

Multiple choice

What is the native language of the majority of the Indian diaspora in Bandung, Indonesia?

  1. Hindi

  2. Malayalam

  3. Telugu

  4. Punjabi
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Explanation

Hindi is the native language of the majority of the Indian diaspora in Bandung, Indonesia.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by a large number of the Indian diaspora in Semarang, Indonesia?

  1. Tamil

  2. Hindi

  3. Malayalam

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Tamil is spoken by a large number of the Indian diaspora in Semarang, Indonesia.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language used by the Indian diaspora in Palembang, Indonesia?

  1. Hindi

  2. Malayalam

  3. Telugu

  4. Punjabi
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Explanation

Hindi is the primary language used by the Indian diaspora in Palembang, Indonesia.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by a small but significant portion of the Indian diaspora in Makassar, Indonesia?

  1. Tamil

  2. Hindi

  3. Malayalam

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Tamil is spoken by a small but significant portion of the Indian diaspora in Makassar, Indonesia.

Multiple choice

What is the main language of communication among the Indian diaspora in Pekanbaru, Indonesia?

  1. Hindi

  2. Malayalam

  3. Telugu

  4. Punjabi
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Explanation

Hindi is the main language of communication among the Indian diaspora in Pekanbaru, Indonesia.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by a considerable number of the Indian diaspora in Banjarmasin, Indonesia?

  1. Tamil

  2. Hindi

  3. Malayalam

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is spoken by a considerable number of the Indian diaspora in Banjarmasin, Indonesia.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by a small community of the Indian diaspora in Ambon, Indonesia?

  1. Tamil

  2. Hindi

  3. Malayalam

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is spoken by a small community of the Indian diaspora in Ambon, Indonesia.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language used by the Indian diaspora in Pontianak, Indonesia?

  1. Hindi

  2. Malayalam

  3. Telugu

  4. Punjabi
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Explanation

Hindi is the primary language used by the Indian diaspora in Pontianak, Indonesia.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by a significant portion of the Indian diaspora in Balikpapan, Indonesia?

  1. Tamil

  2. Hindi

  3. Malayalam

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Tamil is spoken by a significant portion of the Indian diaspora in Balikpapan, Indonesia.

Multiple choice

In which language was the Bhagavad Gita originally written?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The Bhagavad Gita was originally written in Sanskrit.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely spoken in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi
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Explanation

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India, with over 400 million speakers. It is the official language of the Union and is used in government, education, and media.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Tamil is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu. It is also one of the official languages of India.