10 Questions
What is the official and administrative language of the state of Karnataka?
Kannada
How many Jnanapith awards has Kannada literature been presented with?
8
What is the approximate number of native speakers of the Kannada language?
44 million
In which century did literary Old Kannada flourish?
6th-century
Where was the center for the study of classical Kannada established in July 2011?
Mysore
What is the approximate number of non-native speakers of the Kannada language in Karnataka?
15 million
From which script did the Kannada script evolve?
Kadamba script
Which dynasty saw the flourishing of literary Old Kannada in the 6th century?
Western Ganga dynasty
How many Jnanapith awards has Kannada literature been presented with?
8
Where was a center for the study of classical Kannada established as part of the Central Institute of Indian Languages in July 2011?
Mysore
Test your knowledge about the Kannada language, its history, speakers, and cultural significance in India. Learn about its influence as a court language for various dynasties in south and central India.
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