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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 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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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 is spoken by the smallest number of people?

  1. Tulu

  2. Kodava

  3. Konkani

  4. Beary
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kodava is a Dravidian language spoken by the Kodava people of Kodagu district in Karnataka. It is a relatively small language, with only about 100,000 speakers.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Tulu

  2. Kodava

  3. Konkani

  4. Beary
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Konkani is an Indo-Aryan language that is closely related to Marathi. It is spoken by the Konkani people of Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Tulu

  2. Kodava

  3. Konkani

  4. Beary
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Beary is a Dravidian language that is closely related to Tamil. It is spoken by the Beary community in the coastal regions of Karnataka and Kerala.

Multiple choice

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

  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 Telugu. 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 Kannada?

  1. Tulu

  2. Kodava

  3. Konkani

  4. Beary
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.