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Classical Languages of India

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Which language is considered the oldest classical language of India?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that is considered the oldest classical language of India.

Which language is known as the 'language of the gods' in India?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit is often referred to as the 'language of the gods' in India due to its association with religious texts and rituals.

Which language is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu in India?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tamil is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu in India.

Which language is known for its rich literature, including the epic poem 'Mahabharata'?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit is known for its rich literature, including the epic poems 'Mahabharata' and 'Ramayana'.

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

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hindi is spoken by the largest number of people in India.

Which language is known for its distinctive script, which is written from left to right?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tamil is known for its distinctive script, which is written from left to right.

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

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Telugu is spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.

Which language is known for its rich vocabulary and complex grammar?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit is known for its rich vocabulary and complex grammar.

Which language is spoken in the state of Karnataka in India?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kannada is spoken in the state of Karnataka in India.

Which language is known for its distinctive script, which is written from top to bottom?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tamil is known for its distinctive script, which is written from top to bottom.

Which language is spoken in the state of Kerala in India?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Malayalam is spoken in the state of Kerala in India.

Which language is known for its rich tradition of oral literature?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tamil is known for its rich tradition of oral literature.

Which language is spoken in the state of Odisha in India?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Odia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Odia is spoken in the state of Odisha in India.

Which language is known for its distinctive script, which is written from right to left?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Urdu is known for its distinctive script, which is written from right to left.

Which language is spoken in the state of West Bengal in India?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bengali is spoken in the state of West Bengal in India.

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