Languages — Set 2
Arts & Culture · भाषाएं · Questions 11–20 of 50
The language 'Dogri' is primarily spoken in which region?
Correct Answer: B. Jammu and Kashmir
Dogri is a major language of the Jammu region and was included in the Eighth Schedule in 2003. It shares linguistic similarities with Punjabi and Pahari dialects. Historically, it was written in the Takri script but now uses Devanagari.
Which of the following is NOT a Dravidian language?
Correct Answer: B. Odia
Odia belongs to the Indo-Aryan language family, unlike the other three options which are Dravidian. Dravidian languages are primarily spoken in southern and central India. Odia was the first Indo-Aryan language to be designated as a Classical Language.
The 'Santhali' language uses which unique script developed by Pandit Raghunath Murmu?
Correct Answer: A. Ol Chiki
The Ol Chiki script was invented in 1925 to write the Santhali language. Before this, Santhali was written in scripts like Devanagari, Odia, and Latin. It is one of the tribal languages included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
Which ancient language is often called the 'Mother of all Indo-Aryan languages'?
Correct Answer: B. Sanskrit
Sanskrit is the liturgical language of Hinduism and the root for many modern North Indian languages. It is one of the oldest recorded members of the Indo-European family. Many scientific and philosophical texts of ancient India are written in this language.
The language 'Malayalam' is the official language of which union territory?
Correct Answer: D. Lakshadweep
Malayalam is the principal language of Lakshadweep due to its historical and cultural ties with Kerala. It is written in the Malayalam script, which is a Brahmic script. It is the youngest of the major Dravidian literary languages.
Which schedule of the Indian Constitution is exclusively dedicated to languages?
Correct Answer: A. Eighth Schedule
The Eighth Schedule contains a list of 22 languages that enjoy a special constitutional status. This schedule serves as the basis for various official and educational policies. Inclusion in this list often brings financial support and recognition for the language.
The 'Bodo' language is mainly spoken in which Indian state?
Correct Answer: C. Assam
Bodo is spoken by the Bodo people of Northeast India, particularly in the Bodoland region of Assam. It belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family. It is one of the 22 languages recognized in the Eighth Schedule.
Which state has Sanskrit as one of its official languages?
Correct Answer: C. Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand became the first state in India to declare Sanskrit as its second official language in 2010. This move was intended to preserve the ancient linguistic heritage of the region. Himachal Pradesh also followed this example a few years later.
Which language is written from right to left in India?
Correct Answer: C. Urdu
Urdu is written in a modified version of the Persian alphabet, which flows from right to left. It is one of the official languages of the Union and several Indian states. The script is known as the Nastaliq style of calligraphy.
The 'Maithili' language is primarily associated with which cultural region?
Correct Answer: D. Mithila
Maithili is spoken in the Mithila region, which covers parts of Bihar and Nepal. It has a rich literary tradition and was granted constitutional status in 2003. Historically, it was written in the Tirhuta or Mithilakshar script.