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Investigating the Sociolinguistic Dynamics of Dravidian Languages: A Cultural Perspective

Description: This quiz aims to evaluate your understanding of the sociolinguistic dynamics of Dravidian languages from a cultural perspective. It covers various aspects such as the historical development, linguistic diversity, cultural influences, and contemporary challenges faced by Dravidian languages.
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Which of the following is NOT a Dravidian language?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which Dravidian language has the largest number of speakers?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Telugu is the most widely spoken Dravidian language, with over 80 million speakers.

What is the approximate number of Dravidian languages spoken in India?

  1. 15

  2. 25

  3. 35

  4. 45


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are approximately 25 Dravidian languages spoken in India.

Which Dravidian language is considered to be the oldest?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil is considered to be the oldest Dravidian language, with a rich literary tradition dating back over 2,000 years.

What is the primary factor contributing to the linguistic diversity among Dravidian languages?

  1. Geographical Isolation

  2. Cultural Influences

  3. Political Boundaries

  4. Religious Beliefs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Geographical isolation has played a significant role in the linguistic diversity among Dravidian languages, as different regions developed their own unique dialects and variations.

Which Dravidian language has been influenced by Sanskrit the most?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Telugu has been influenced by Sanskrit more than other Dravidian languages due to its historical and cultural proximity to the Indo-Aryan regions.

Which Dravidian language has the largest number of dialects?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil has the largest number of dialects among Dravidian languages, reflecting its long history and geographical spread.

What is the primary challenge faced by Dravidian languages in the contemporary world?

  1. Lack of Government Support

  2. Globalization

  3. Urbanization

  4. Language Shift


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Language shift, where speakers adopt a dominant language over their native Dravidian language, is a major challenge faced by Dravidian languages in the contemporary world.

Which Dravidian language has been recognized as a classical language by the Government of India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil is the only Dravidian language that has been recognized as a classical language by the Government of India.

What is the primary goal of the Dravidian Language Academy?

  1. Promoting Dravidian Languages

  2. Preserving Dravidian Culture

  3. Encouraging Dravidian Literature

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dravidian Language Academy aims to promote Dravidian languages, preserve Dravidian culture, and encourage Dravidian literature.

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Kerala?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Malayalam is the Dravidian language spoken in the state of Kerala.

What is the approximate number of Dravidian languages spoken outside of India?

  1. 5

  2. 10

  3. 15

  4. 20


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are approximately 10 Dravidian languages spoken outside of India, primarily in neighboring countries such as Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Nepal.

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Karnataka?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kannada is the Dravidian language spoken in the state of Karnataka.

What is the primary factor contributing to the decline of Dravidian languages in urban areas?

  1. Lack of Education

  2. Economic Factors

  3. Migration

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of education, economic factors, and migration all contribute to the decline of Dravidian languages in urban areas.

Which Dravidian language is spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Kannada

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Telugu is the Dravidian language spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

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