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South Indian Languages with the Least Cultural Influence

Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge about the South Indian languages with the least cultural influence. These languages are often overlooked due to the dominance of major languages like Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. Despite their limited cultural influence, these languages hold significant historical and linguistic value.
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Which of the following South Indian languages is spoken by the smallest number of people?

  1. Kodava

  2. Tulu

  3. Konkani

  4. Beary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kodava is a Dravidian language spoken by the Kodava people of Kodagu district in Karnataka, India. It is estimated to have around 120,000 speakers, making it the least spoken South Indian language.

Which South Indian language is primarily spoken in the coastal regions of Karnataka and Kerala?

  1. Tulu

  2. Konkani

  3. Beary

  4. Kodava


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tulu is a Dravidian language spoken in the coastal districts of Karnataka and Kerala, India. It is estimated to have around 2 million speakers, making it the second least spoken South Indian language.

Which South Indian language is spoken by the Konkani people of Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka?

  1. Tulu

  2. Konkani

  3. Beary

  4. Kodava


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Konkani is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Konkani people of Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, India. It is estimated to have around 2.5 million speakers, making it the third least spoken South Indian language.

Which South Indian language is spoken by the Beary community of Karnataka and Kerala?

  1. Tulu

  2. Konkani

  3. Beary

  4. Kodava


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Beary is a Dravidian language spoken by the Beary community of Karnataka and Kerala, India. It is estimated to have around 1 million speakers, making it the fourth least spoken South Indian language.

Which South Indian language is spoken by the Irula people of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Irula

  2. Toda

  3. Kota

  4. Kurumba


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Irula is a Dravidian language spoken by the Irula people of Tamil Nadu, India. It is estimated to have around 100,000 speakers, making it the fifth least spoken South Indian language.

Which South Indian language is spoken by the Toda people of the Nilgiri Hills?

  1. Irula

  2. Toda

  3. Kota

  4. Kurumba


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Toda is a Dravidian language spoken by the Toda people of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu, India. It is estimated to have around 1,000 speakers, making it one of the most endangered South Indian languages.

Which South Indian language is spoken by the Kota people of the Nilgiri Hills?

  1. Irula

  2. Toda

  3. Kota

  4. Kurumba


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kota is a Dravidian language spoken by the Kota people of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu, India. It is estimated to have around 2,000 speakers, making it another endangered South Indian language.

Which South Indian language is spoken by the Kurumba people of the Nilgiri Hills?

  1. Irula

  2. Toda

  3. Kota

  4. Kurumba


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kurumba is a Dravidian language spoken by the Kurumba people of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu, India. It is estimated to have around 5,000 speakers, making it one of the least spoken South Indian languages.

Which South Indian language is spoken by the Paniya people of Kerala?

  1. Paniya

  2. Malapandaram

  3. Kattunayakan

  4. Kuruchia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paniya is a Dravidian language spoken by the Paniya people of Kerala, India. It is estimated to have around 100,000 speakers, making it one of the least spoken South Indian languages.

Which South Indian language is spoken by the Malapandaram people of Kerala?

  1. Paniya

  2. Malapandaram

  3. Kattunayakan

  4. Kuruchia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Malapandaram is a Dravidian language spoken by the Malapandaram people of Kerala, India. It is estimated to have around 50,000 speakers, making it one of the most endangered South Indian languages.

Which South Indian language is spoken by the Kattunayakan people of Kerala?

  1. Paniya

  2. Malapandaram

  3. Kattunayakan

  4. Kuruchia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kattunayakan is a Dravidian language spoken by the Kattunayakan people of Kerala, India. It is estimated to have around 20,000 speakers, making it one of the most endangered South Indian languages.

Which South Indian language is spoken by the Kuruchia people of Kerala?

  1. Paniya

  2. Malapandaram

  3. Kattunayakan

  4. Kuruchia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kuruchia is a Dravidian language spoken by the Kuruchia people of Kerala, India. It is estimated to have around 10,000 speakers, making it one of the most endangered South Indian languages.

Which South Indian language is spoken by the Jenukuruba people of Karnataka?

  1. Jenukuruba

  2. Soliga

  3. Hakki Pikki

  4. Naikri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jenukuruba is a Dravidian language spoken by the Jenukuruba people of Karnataka, India. It is estimated to have around 50,000 speakers, making it one of the least spoken South Indian languages.

Which South Indian language is spoken by the Soliga people of Karnataka?

  1. Jenukuruba

  2. Soliga

  3. Hakki Pikki

  4. Naikri


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Soliga is a Dravidian language spoken by the Soliga people of Karnataka, India. It is estimated to have around 10,000 speakers, making it one of the most endangered South Indian languages.

Which South Indian language is spoken by the Hakki Pikki people of Karnataka?

  1. Jenukuruba

  2. Soliga

  3. Hakki Pikki

  4. Naikri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hakki Pikki is a Dravidian language spoken by the Hakki Pikki people of Karnataka, India. It is estimated to have around 5,000 speakers, making it one of the most endangered South Indian languages.

Which South Indian language is spoken by the Naikri people of Karnataka?

  1. Jenukuruba

  2. Soliga

  3. Hakki Pikki

  4. Naikri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Naikri is a Dravidian language spoken by the Naikri people of Karnataka, India. It is estimated to have around 2,000 speakers, making it one of the most endangered South Indian languages.

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