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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

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.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language written in the Oriya script?

  1. Oriya

  2. Hindi

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

The Oriya script is primarily used to write the Oriya language, which is spoken by over 37 million people in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is the most widely used in the media?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Hindi is the most widely used language in the media in India, followed by English.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is the most widely used in education?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Hindi is the most widely used language in education in India, followed by English.

Multiple choice

Which modern Indian language is widely used in social science research and publications in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India and is used extensively in social science research and publications.

Multiple choice

Which modern Indian language is known for its rich literature in the field of social sciences?

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Malayalam

  4. Gujarati
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Tamil has a long history of literary tradition and is known for its significant contributions to social science literature.

Multiple choice

Which modern Indian language is commonly used in social science education at the primary and secondary levels?

  1. Marathi

  2. Telugu

  3. Odia

  4. Punjabi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Odia is widely used as a medium of instruction in social science subjects in schools and colleges in Odisha.

Multiple choice

Which modern Indian language is gaining popularity in social science research due to its growing diaspora community?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Sindhi

  3. Nepali

  4. Urdu
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Explanation

Nepali is spoken by a large diaspora community outside of India, leading to an increase in social science research conducted in this language.

Multiple choice

Which modern Indian language is known for its contributions to social science research on gender studies and women's empowerment?

  1. Telugu

  2. Kannada

  3. Marathi

  4. Gujarati
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Explanation

Marathi has a strong tradition of feminist scholarship and activism, leading to significant research on gender-related issues.

Multiple choice

Which modern Indian language has a significant body of social science research on urbanization and urban planning?

  1. Tamil

  2. Malayalam

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu
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Tamil has a growing number of researchers exploring urban issues, contributing to the understanding of urbanization in India.

Multiple choice

Which modern Indian language has a growing body of social science research on education and literacy?

  1. Kannada

  2. Telugu

  3. Odia

  4. Assamese
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Explanation

Odia has seen an increase in research on educational policies and practices, contributing to the understanding of education in India.

Multiple choice

Which modern Indian language has a significant body of social science research on cultural heritage and preservation?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

Malayalam has a rich cultural heritage and has seen an increase in research on cultural preservation and revitalization.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is classified as a Dravidian language?

  1. Hindi

  2. Santali

  3. Ho

  4. Kurukh
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ho is classified as a Dravidian language, while Hindi, Santali, and Kurukh are classified as Austroasiatic languages.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

English is the most widely used language on the internet in India, with over 120 million users.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi
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Explanation

Hindi is the second most widely used language on the internet in India, with over 100 million users.