Languages Spoken by Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka

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Which language is predominantly spoken by the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka?

  1. Tamil

  2. Sinhala

  3. English

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil is the predominant language spoken by the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka, due to the large number of Tamil-speaking immigrants from India.

What is the approximate percentage of the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka that speaks Tamil?

  1. 20%

  2. 40%

  3. 60%

  4. 80%


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Around 80% of the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka speaks Tamil, making it the most widely spoken language among this community.

Which other Indian language is spoken by a significant portion of the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka?

  1. Hindi

  2. Telugu

  3. Malayalam

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Telugu is the second most widely spoken Indian language among the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka, with a significant population of Telugu-speaking immigrants.

What is the approximate percentage of the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka that speaks Telugu?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Approximately 20% of the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka speaks Telugu, making it the second most common Indian language spoken in the country.

Which other Indian languages are spoken by smaller communities of the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka?

  1. Malayalam

  2. Kannada

  3. Gujarati

  4. Marathi


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Smaller communities of the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka speak Malayalam, Kannada, Gujarati, and Marathi, among other Indian languages.

How has the presence of the Indian Diaspora influenced the linguistic landscape of Sri Lanka?

  1. Increased usage of Indian languages in public spaces

  2. Emergence of multilingual communities

  3. Promotion of cultural exchange

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The presence of the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka has led to an increased usage of Indian languages in public spaces, the emergence of multilingual communities, and the promotion of cultural exchange between India and Sri Lanka.

What are some of the challenges faced by the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka in preserving their linguistic heritage?

  1. Language discrimination

  2. Lack of educational opportunities

  3. Limited access to media and literature

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka faces challenges such as language discrimination, lack of educational opportunities, and limited access to media and literature in their native languages, which can hinder their efforts to preserve their linguistic heritage.

What efforts are being made to promote and preserve the languages spoken by the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka?

  1. Establishment of language schools

  2. Inclusion of Indian languages in educational curricula

  3. Support for cultural events and festivals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Efforts to promote and preserve the languages spoken by the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka include the establishment of language schools, inclusion of Indian languages in educational curricula, and support for cultural events and festivals that celebrate their linguistic heritage.

How does the linguistic diversity of the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka contribute to the country's cultural richness?

  1. Promotes cultural exchange

  2. Enhances tourism

  3. Strengthens ties with India

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The linguistic diversity of the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka contributes to the country's cultural richness by promoting cultural exchange, enhancing tourism, and strengthening ties with India.

What is the significance of preserving the languages spoken by the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka?

  1. Preserves cultural identity

  2. Promotes social cohesion

  3. Strengthens historical ties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Preserving the languages spoken by the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka is important for preserving their cultural identity, promoting social cohesion, and strengthening historical ties between India and Sri Lanka.

What role can the government of Sri Lanka play in supporting the linguistic rights of the Indian Diaspora?

  1. Encouraging the use of Indian languages in education

  2. Providing access to media and literature in Indian languages

  3. Promoting cultural events and festivals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government of Sri Lanka can support the linguistic rights of the Indian Diaspora by encouraging the use of Indian languages in education, providing access to media and literature in Indian languages, and promoting cultural events and festivals that celebrate their linguistic heritage.

How can the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka contribute to the preservation and promotion of their languages?

  1. Establishing language schools

  2. Organizing cultural events

  3. Advocating for language rights

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka can contribute to the preservation and promotion of their languages by establishing language schools, organizing cultural events, advocating for language rights, and supporting initiatives that promote their linguistic heritage.

What are some of the challenges faced by the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka in maintaining their linguistic identity?

  1. Language discrimination

  2. Lack of educational opportunities

  3. Limited access to media and literature

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka faces challenges such as language discrimination, lack of educational opportunities, and limited access to media and literature in their native languages, which can hinder their efforts to maintain their linguistic identity.

How can the Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka work together to preserve and promote their languages?

  1. Establishing language schools

  2. Organizing cultural events

  3. Advocating for language rights

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Diaspora in Sri Lanka can work together to preserve and promote their languages by establishing language schools, organizing cultural events, advocating for language rights, and supporting initiatives that promote their linguistic heritage.

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