What is the language spoken by a majority of the people in Lakshadweep?

Correct option is A

Ans. (a) Malayalam

Sol.Malayalam is the most widely spoken language in Lakshadweep and serves as its official language. The linguistic and cultural ties between Lakshadweep and Kerala have influenced the widespread use of Malayalam on the islands. The language is used for administration, education, and daily communication, and in some parts, Arabic script is also used for writing Malayalam.

Information Booster:

• Jeseri, a dialect of Malayalam, is spoken in northern Lakshadweep islands.
• Mahl, an Indo-Aryan language related to Dhivehi (spoken in the Maldives), is spoken in Minicoy Island.
• Lakshadweep has a strong cultural and historical connection with Kerala.
• Malayalam is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and is spoken by over 38 million people.
• The Lakshadweep administration uses Malayalam for official purposes.
• Traditional songs and folklore in Lakshadweep are influenced by Malayalam literature.
• Malayalam has a rich history, with the first known written record being the "Vazhappalli inscription" from the 9th century.

Additional Information:

• (b) Marathi – A language spoken primarily in Maharashtra, Goa, and parts of Karnataka and one of India’s scheduled languages.
• (c) Konkani – The official language of Goa and spoken in Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Kerala, known for its diverse dialects.
• (d) Kannada – The official language of Karnataka, with a literary history dating back over 2,000 years, recognized as a Classical Language of India.