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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

In which language is the Manusmriti written?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Manusmriti is written in Sanskrit, which was the literary language of ancient India.

Multiple choice

What language was the Kadamba Script used to write?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Kadamba Script was used to write Kannada.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the script that evolved from the Kadamba Script?

  1. Kannada

  2. Telugu

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

The Kannada script evolved from the Kadamba Script.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the script that evolved from the Kadamba Script?

  1. Kannada

  2. Telugu

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

The Kannada script evolved from the Kadamba Script.

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 Tamil Nadu and is spoken by over 70 million people.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the state of Karnataka?

  1. Kannada

  2. Telugu

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Kannada is the official language of Karnataka and is spoken by over 40 million people.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Telugu is the official language of Andhra Pradesh and is spoken by over 80 million people.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the state of Kerala?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Malayalam is the official language of Kerala and is spoken by over 35 million people.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka, and is spoken by around 74% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language has been significantly influenced by Portuguese?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Konkani

  4. Telugu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Konkani, spoken primarily in the state of Goa, has been heavily influenced by Portuguese due to Goa's historical ties with Portugal.

Multiple choice

Which Konkani dialect has been influenced by Marathi?

  1. Goan Konkani

  2. Mangalorean Konkani

  3. Karwari Konkani

  4. Malvani Konkani
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Malvani Konkani, spoken in the Malvan region of Maharashtra, has been influenced by Marathi due to its geographical proximity to Marathi-speaking areas.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the Hindu religious text, the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Bengali
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Explanation

The Bhagavad Gita is written in Sanskrit, an ancient language of India.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely spoken in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India, with over 400 million native speakers.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most popular language for Indian newspapers?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Hindi is the most popular language for Indian newspapers, with over 40% of newspapers being published in Hindi.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most popular language for Indian magazines?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Hindi is the most popular language for Indian magazines, with over 50% of magazines being published in Hindi.