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Examining the Endangered Status of Dravidian Languages: A Call to Action

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the endangered status of Dravidian languages and the importance of taking action to preserve them.
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Which of the following is NOT a Dravidian language?

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Telugu

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hindi is an Indo-Aryan language, while Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu are Dravidian languages.

Approximately how many Dravidian languages are spoken in the world today?

  1. 20

  2. 70

  3. 150

  4. 250


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are approximately 70 Dravidian languages spoken in the world today.

Which Dravidian language has the largest number of speakers?

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil has the largest number of speakers among Dravidian languages, with over 70 million speakers worldwide.

What is the primary factor contributing to the endangered status of Dravidian languages?

  1. Globalization

  2. Lack of Education

  3. Economic Disparities

  4. Political Instability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Globalization and the dominance of major languages like English have led to a decline in the use of Dravidian languages.

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

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Telugu is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the name of the organization dedicated to promoting and preserving Dravidian languages?

  1. Dravidian Language Association

  2. Dravidian Language Society

  3. Dravidian Language Foundation

  4. Dravidian Language Council


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dravidian Language Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving Dravidian languages.

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

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kannada is the official language of the state of Karnataka, India.

What is the name of the Dravidian language spoken in the state of Tamil Nadu, India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

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

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Malayalam is the official language of the state of Kerala, India.

What is the name of the Dravidian language spoken in the state of Telangana, India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Telugu is the official language of the state of Telangana, India.

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

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Telugu is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.

What is the name of the Dravidian language spoken in the state of Tamil Nadu, India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

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

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Malayalam is the official language of the state of Kerala, India.

What is the name of the Dravidian language spoken in the state of Telangana, India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Telugu is the official language of the state of Telangana, India.

What is the name of the Dravidian language spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India?

  1. Tamil

  2. Kannada

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Telugu is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India.

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