Languages of the Minicoy Islands

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Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Hindi

  3. Dhivehi

  4. English


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dhivehi is the official language of the Minicoy Islands and is spoken by the majority of the population.

What is the script used to write Dhivehi?

  1. Thaana

  2. Devanagari

  3. Latin

  4. Arabic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thaana is the script used to write Dhivehi and is unique to the Maldives and Minicoy Islands.

Which language is closely related to Dhivehi?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sinhala, the official language of Sri Lanka, is closely related to Dhivehi and shares many similarities in vocabulary and grammar.

What is the primary language of instruction in schools in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhivehi is the primary language of instruction in schools in the Minicoy Islands, although English is also taught as a second language.

Which language is commonly used in government and official communication in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhivehi is the official language of the Minicoy Islands and is used in government and official communication.

What is the approximate number of Dhivehi speakers in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. 10,000

  2. 20,000

  3. 30,000

  4. 40,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are approximately 20,000 Dhivehi speakers in the Minicoy Islands, making it the most widely spoken language in the region.

Which language is commonly used in trade and commerce in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhivehi is commonly used in trade and commerce in the Minicoy Islands, although English is also used to some extent.

What is the status of Dhivehi in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Official language

  2. Regional language

  3. Minority language

  4. Endangered language


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhivehi is the official language of the Minicoy Islands and is recognized by the government as such.

Which language is commonly used in religious ceremonies and rituals in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhivehi is commonly used in religious ceremonies and rituals in the Minicoy Islands, as it is the language of the Quran and Islamic teachings.

What is the approximate number of languages spoken in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There is only one major language spoken in the Minicoy Islands, which is Dhivehi.

Which language is commonly used in media and entertainment in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhivehi is commonly used in media and entertainment in the Minicoy Islands, although English is also used to some extent.

What is the future prospect of Dhivehi in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Growing

  2. Stable

  3. Declining

  4. Endangered


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The future prospect of Dhivehi in the Minicoy Islands is considered to be stable, as it is the official language and is widely used in various domains.

Which language is commonly used in tourism and hospitality in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

English is commonly used in tourism and hospitality in the Minicoy Islands, as it is an international language and is understood by many visitors.

What is the approximate percentage of the population in the Minicoy Islands that speaks Dhivehi?

  1. 50%

  2. 60%

  3. 70%

  4. 80%


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Approximately 80% of the population in the Minicoy Islands speaks Dhivehi as their first language.

Which language is commonly used in healthcare and medical services in the Minicoy Islands?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhivehi is commonly used in healthcare and medical services in the Minicoy Islands, although English is also used to some extent.

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