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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 used in the media and entertainment industry of Puducherry?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Malayalam

  4. English
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Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil and English are the languages used in the media and entertainment industry of Puducherry, with Tamil being the dominant language.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the government and administration of Puducherry?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Malayalam

  4. English
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Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil and English are the languages used in the government and administration of Puducherry, with Tamil being the primary language.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the business and commerce sector of Puducherry?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Malayalam

  4. English
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Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil and English are the languages used in the business and commerce sector of Puducherry, with Tamil being the dominant language.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the tourism industry of Puducherry?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Malayalam

  4. English
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Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil and English are the languages used in the tourism industry of Puducherry, with English being the dominant language.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the religious and cultural practices of Puducherry?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Malayalam

  4. Sanskrit
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Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil and Sanskrit are the languages used in the religious and cultural practices of Puducherry, with Tamil being the dominant language.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the traditional arts and crafts of Puducherry?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Malayalam

  4. French
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the language used in the traditional arts and crafts of Puducherry, as it is the dominant language of the union territory.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the folk songs and dances of Puducherry?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Malayalam

  4. Kannada
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the language used in the folk songs and dances of Puducherry, as it is the dominant language of the union territory.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the traditional festivals and celebrations of Puducherry?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Malayalam

  4. English
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the language used in the traditional festivals and celebrations of Puducherry, as it is the dominant language of the union territory.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the people of the Kodagu region of Karnataka?

  1. Kannada

  2. Kodava

  3. Tulu

  4. Konkani
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kodava is a Dravidian language spoken by the Kodava people of the Kodagu region of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the people of the Tulu Nadu region of Karnataka?

  1. Kannada

  2. Kodava

  3. Tulu

  4. Konkani
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tulu is a Dravidian language spoken by the Tuluva people of the Tulu Nadu region of Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which of the following South Indian languages has the least historical importance?

  1. Tulu

  2. Kodava

  3. Konkani

  4. Beary
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Beary is a Dravidian language spoken by the Beary community in the coastal regions of Karnataka and Kerala. It is a relatively young language, with its origins in the 16th century.

Multiple choice

Which of the following South Indian languages has the least amount of literature?

  1. Tulu

  2. Kodava

  3. Konkani

  4. Beary
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Beary has a very small amount of literature, with only a few books and poems written in the language.

Multiple choice

Which of the following South Indian languages is not recognized as an official language in any state or union territory?

  1. Tulu

  2. Kodava

  3. Konkani

  4. Beary
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Beary is not recognized as an official language in any state or union territory.

Multiple choice

Which of the following South Indian languages is most closely related to Kannada?

  1. Tulu

  2. Kodava

  3. Konkani

  4. Beary
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tulu is a Dravidian language that is closely related to Kannada. It is spoken by the Tulu people of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts in Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which of the following South Indian languages is most closely related to Malayalam?

  1. Tulu

  2. Kodava

  3. Konkani

  4. Beary
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kodava is a Dravidian language that is closely related to Malayalam. It is spoken by the Kodava people of Kodagu district in Karnataka.