Are you captivated by the incredible linguistic diversity of India?
The latest quiz by our quizmasters invites you on a fascinating journey through the rich tapestry of languages that make India truly unique. With 22 official languages recognized by the Constitution and hundreds of regional and tribal dialects, India's linguistic heritage is as diverse as its landscapes. From the lyrical cadence of Tamil to the regal tones of Hindi, and the vibrant rhythms of Bengali to the mellifluous Kannada, each language carries centuries of culture and tradition.
This quiz will test your knowledge of India’s languages, their origins, and the regions they thrive in. Are you ready to explore and celebrate the linguistic treasures of India?
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1. The Bhoti language is also called the _________ language in India.
a. Assamese
b. Kokani
c. Tulu
d. Ladakhi
2. What is the official language of Kerala?
a. Malayalam
b. Tamil
c. Kannada
d. Telugu
3. The name of which language comes from the two words 'mountain' and 'land'?
a. Pali
b. Konkan
c. Malayalam
d. Brahui
4. Which was the first Indian state to be formed on a linguistic basis?
a. Odisha
b. Andhra Pradesh
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Kerala
5. What is the official language of Andhra Pradesh?
a. Telugu
b. Tamil
c. Kannada
d. Malayalam
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Answers
1. The Bhoti language is also called the _________ language in India.
a. Assamese
b. Kokani
c. Tulu
d. Ladakhi
Did You Know?
There has been a widespread call to add the Bhoti Language to the 8th Schedule of the constitution. The Bhoti Language is spoken by people from Ladakh to people living as far as Arunachal Pradesh. It is widely spoken by Buddhists in India.
Read more about it in this link.
2. What is the official language of Kerala?
a. Malayalam
b. Tamil
c. Kannada
d. Telugu
Did You Know?
The Kerala Government has made Malayalam the only official language of the state. The first language in all the schools in the state is Malayalam.
Read more about it in this link.
3. The name of which language comes from the two words 'mountain' and 'land'?
a. Pali
b. Konkan
c. Malayalam
d. Brahui
Did You Know?
Malayalam comes from the words 'mala' meaning mountain and 'alam' meaning land or locality.
Read more about it in this link.
4. Which was the first Indian state to be formed on a linguistic basis?
a. Odisha
b. Andhra Pradesh
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Kerala
Did You Know?
The state language of Andhra Pradesh is Telugu. The state was separated from the Madras Presidency.
Read more about it in this link.
5. What is the official language of Andhra Pradesh?
a. Telugu
b. Tamil
c. Kannada
d. Malayalam
Did You Know?
It is believed that Telugu has its origins in a poet named Nannayabhatta who translated the Mahabharat from Sanskrit to Telugu.
Read more about it in this link.
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