The Languages of the Indian Subcontinent

Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge about the diverse languages spoken in the Indian subcontinent. From ancient scripts to modern dialects, get ready to explore the linguistic heritage of this region.
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Which language is considered the oldest surviving language in the Indian subcontinent?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Hindi

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tamil is widely recognized as the oldest surviving language in the Indian subcontinent, with a rich literary history dating back several centuries.

The Devanagari script is primarily used to write which language?

  1. Hindi

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Marathi

  4. Gujarati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Devanagari script is predominantly used for writing Hindi, the official language of India.

Which language is spoken by the largest number of people in the Indian subcontinent?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in the Indian subcontinent, with over 400 million native speakers.

The Dravidian language family is primarily spoken in which region of the Indian subcontinent?

  1. North India

  2. South India

  3. East India

  4. West India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

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

Which language is known for its rich classical literature and is considered a sacred language in Hinduism?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Hindi

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit is renowned for its classical literature and is considered a sacred language in Hinduism, with ancient texts like the Vedas and Upanishads written in Sanskrit.

The language spoken in the state of West Bengal and parts of Bangladesh is:

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Gujarati


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bengali is the official language of the state of West Bengal in India and is also spoken in parts of Bangladesh.

Which language is spoken in the state of Maharashtra and is known for its vibrant cinema industry?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Marathi is the official language of the state of Maharashtra in India and is known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant cinema industry.

The language spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh and is known for its distinctive Telugu script is:

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Telugu is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh in India and is known for its unique script and rich cultural heritage.

Which language is spoken in the state of Karnataka and is known for its contributions to classical music and dance?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kannada is the official language of the state of Karnataka in India and is known for its contributions to classical music and dance, as well as its rich literary tradition.

The language spoken in the state of Punjab and is known for its distinct folk music and dance is:

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Marathi

  4. Gujarati


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Punjabi is the official language of the state of Punjab in India and is known for its vibrant folk music and dance, as well as its rich cultural heritage.

Which language is spoken in the state of Gujarat and is known for its unique Gujarati script?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Telugu

  4. Gujarati


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gujarati is the official language of the state of Gujarat in India and is known for its unique script and rich cultural heritage.

The language spoken in the state of Odisha and is known for its distinctive Odia script is:

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Odia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Odia is the official language of the state of Odisha in India and is known for its unique script and rich cultural heritage.

Which language is spoken in the state of Kerala and is known for its contributions to Malayalam literature?

  1. Hindi

  2. Marathi

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Malayalam is the official language of the state of Kerala in India and is known for its rich literary tradition and contributions to Malayalam literature.

The language spoken in the state of Assam and is known for its unique Assamese script is:

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Assamese

  4. Odia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Assamese is the official language of the state of Assam in India and is known for its unique script and rich cultural heritage.

Which language is spoken in the state of Jammu and Kashmir and is known for its distinctive Kashmiri script?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Kashmiri

  4. Gujarati


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kashmiri is the official language of the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India and is known for its unique script and rich cultural heritage.

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