Regional Languages of Sri Lanka

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the regional languages of Sri Lanka.
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Which language is the official language of Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka, spoken by the majority of the population.

Which language is spoken by the Tamil minority in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tamil is spoken by the Tamil minority in Sri Lanka, primarily in the northern and eastern parts of the country.

Which language is used as the lingua franca in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

English is used as the lingua franca in Sri Lanka, due to its historical role as the language of administration and education.

Which language is spoken by the Muslim community in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. Arabic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Arabic is spoken by the Muslim community in Sri Lanka, particularly those of Arab descent.

Which language is spoken by the Burgher community in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. Dutch


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dutch is spoken by the Burgher community in Sri Lanka, descendants of Dutch colonists.

Which language is spoken by the Malay community in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. Malay


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Malay is spoken by the Malay community in Sri Lanka, descendants of Malay traders and settlers.

Which language is spoken by the Vedda community in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. Vedda


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vedda is spoken by the Vedda community in Sri Lanka, an indigenous people group.

Which language is spoken by the Batticaloa Moors in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. Sinhala-Tamil


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sinhala-Tamil is spoken by the Batticaloa Moors in Sri Lanka, a unique blend of Sinhala and Tamil.

Which language is spoken by the Jaffna Tamils in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. Jaffna Tamil


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jaffna Tamil is spoken by the Jaffna Tamils in Sri Lanka, a distinct dialect of Tamil.

Which language is spoken by the Up-Country Tamils in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. Up-Country Tamil


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Up-Country Tamil is spoken by the Up-Country Tamils in Sri Lanka, descendants of Tamil laborers brought to the country during British rule.

Which language is spoken by the Sri Lankan Malays in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. Sri Lankan Malay


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sri Lankan Malay is spoken by the Sri Lankan Malays, descendants of Malay traders and settlers.

Which language is spoken by the Sri Lankan Chettiars in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. Chettiar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chettiar is spoken by the Sri Lankan Chettiars, a Tamil-speaking community from South India.

Which language is spoken by the Sri Lankan Bohras in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. Bohra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bohra is spoken by the Sri Lankan Bohras, a Muslim community from Gujarat, India.

Which language is spoken by the Sri Lankan Memons in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. Memoni


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Memoni is spoken by the Sri Lankan Memons, a Muslim community from Kutch, India.

Which language is spoken by the Sri Lankan Parsis in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. Parsi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Parsi is spoken by the Sri Lankan Parsis, a Zoroastrian community from Persia.

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