Are you captivated by the incredible linguistic diversity of India?
The latest quiz by our quiz agency 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?
Let's get started!
1. Nannaya, Tikkana, and Yerrapragada are considered are known as the 'kavitraya' or the 'three great poets' of which language?
a. Telugu
b. Tamil
c. Bengali
d. Marathi
2. What is the second official language of Telangana?
a. English
b. Tamil
c. Konkani
d. Urdu
3. Which Indian language was considered the 'Dev Bhasha' or the 'Language of the Gods' by the ancient Indians?
a. Tamil
b. Kannada
c. Sanskrit
d. Hindi
4. What is spoken as the regional language in the village of Mattur in Karnataka?
a. English
b. Sanskrit
c. Tulu
d. Gond
5. Who is the author of the book, 'A Comparative Grammar of the Dravidian Languages'?
a. Robert Caldwell
b. Alexander Ingoldt
c. Johnathan Barge
d. David Cameron
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Answers
1. Nannaya, Tikkana, and Yerrapragada are considered are known as the 'kavitraya' or the 'three great poets' of which language?
a. Telugu
b. Tamil
c. Bengali
d. Marathi
Did You Know?
The Kavitrayas put in a mammoth effort to translate the Mahabharat from Sanskrit to Telugu, thereby inventing the language.
Read more about it in this link.
2. What is the second official language of Telangana?
a. English
b. Tamil
c. Konkani
d. Urdu
Did You Know?
Urdu was declared as the second official language of the state as per Section 2 of the Telangana Official Languages Act 1966. Telugu remains the official language of the state.
Read more about it in this link.
3. Which Indian language was considered the 'Dev Bhasha' or the 'Language of the Gods' by the ancient Indians?
a. Tamil
b. Kannada
c. Sanskrit
d. Hindi
Did You Know?
The script of Sanskrit is called Devanagiri which means 'used in the city of Gods'.
Read more about it in this link.
4. What is spoken as the regional language in the village of Mattur in Karnataka?
a. English
b. Sanskrit
c. Tulu
d. Gond
Did You Know?
Famously called the 'Sanskrit Village of India', the regional language of the people living in Mattur is Sanskrit.
Read more about it in this link.
5. Who is the author of the book, 'A Comparative Grammar of the Dravidian Languages'?
a. Robert Caldwell
b. Alexander Ingoldt
c. Johnathan Barge
d. David Cameron
Did You Know?
In the book, Robert Caldwell said, 'Tulu is one of the highly developed Dravidian languages and has an equal place as Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada'.
Read more about it in this link.
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