Quiz: Languages and Cultures of India
Test your knowledge of the vibrant languages and diverse cultures of India! Can you score a perfect 10? Take this quiz and find out.
1. How many languages and dialects are spoken by the citizens of India?
Over 1,600
Approximately 200
Over 500
Exactly 1,000
2. Which language serves as a universal language of communication in India?
3. Which Dravidian language is considered the oldest with a classical literature dating back to the early centuries of the Common Era?
Kannada
Telugu
Tamil
Malayalam
4. In which script is Hindi written?
Brahmi
Devanagari
Telugu
Malayalam
5. What percentage of the Indian population practices Hinduism?
6. Which language family do Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam belong to?
Indo-Aryan
Tibeto-Burman
Dravidian
Austroasiatic
7. Which language remains a significant force in Indian communication with over 500 million speakers?
Bengali
Marathi
Hindi
Punjabi
8. What is the percentage makeup of Indo-Aryans in the Indian population?
9. Which ancient language, originating around 1500 BCE, is lauded for its intricate grammar and profound influence?
10. How many official languages are recognized by the Constitution of India?
