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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 the sixth most widely used on the internet in India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

  4. Gujarati
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Explanation

Tamil is the sixth most widely used language on the internet in India, with over 50 million users.

Multiple choice

Which language is the seventh most widely used on the internet in India?

  1. Kannada

  2. Malayalam

  3. Gujarati

  4. Odia
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Explanation

Kannada is the seventh most widely used language on the internet in India, with over 40 million users.

Multiple choice

Which language is the eighth most widely used on the internet in India?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Gujarati

  3. Odia

  4. Punjabi
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Explanation

Malayalam is the eighth most widely used language on the internet in India, with over 30 million users.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely used on social media in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Hindi is the most widely used language on social media in India, with over 200 million users.

Multiple choice

Which language is the second most widely used on social media in India?

  1. English

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi
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Explanation

English is the second most widely used language on social media in India, with over 150 million users.

Multiple choice

Which language is the third most widely used on social media in India?

  1. Bengali

  2. Telugu

  3. Marathi

  4. Tamil
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Explanation

Bengali is the third most widely used language on social media in India, with over 100 million users.

Multiple choice

Which language is the fourth most widely used on social media in India?

  1. Telugu

  2. Marathi

  3. Tamil

  4. Kannada
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Explanation

Telugu is the fourth most widely used language on social media in India, with over 90 million users.

Multiple choice

Which language is the fifth most widely used on social media in India?

  1. Marathi

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Marathi is the fifth most widely used language on social media in India, with over 80 million users.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a Dravidian language?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Marathi

  4. Tamil
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language, while Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil are Dravidian languages.

Multiple choice

The Dravidian language family is primarily spoken in which region of India?

  1. North India

  2. South India

  3. East India

  4. West India
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Dravidian language family is predominantly spoken in South India, including the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu.

Multiple choice

The Dravidian languages are believed to have originated from which ancient language?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Proto-Dravidian

  3. Prakrit

  4. Pali
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Dravidian languages are believed to have originated from a common ancestor language called Proto-Dravidian.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language has the largest number of speakers?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam
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Explanation

Telugu has the largest number of speakers among the Dravidian languages.

Multiple choice

The Dravidian languages are characterized by which unique linguistic feature?

  1. Tonal System

  2. Gender System

  3. Case System

  4. Verb Conjugation
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Explanation

The Dravidian languages are characterized by a tonal system, where the pitch of the voice can change the meaning of a word.

Multiple choice

Which Dravidian language is known for its rich literary tradition, including ancient epics and classical poetry?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Tamil

  4. Malayalam
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is known for its rich literary tradition, which includes ancient epics like Silappatikaram and Manimekalai, as well as classical poetry.