0

Efforts to Preserve and Promote Endangered Languages in India

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the efforts taken to preserve and promote endangered languages in India.
Number of Questions: 14
Created by:
Tags: indian languages linguistic demographics endangered languages preservation promotion
Attempted 0/14 Correct 0 Score 0

Which government body is responsible for the preservation and promotion of endangered languages in India?

  1. Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL)

  2. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

  3. University Grants Commission (UGC)

  4. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) is the nodal agency of the Government of India for the development of Indian languages and the promotion of multilingualism in the country.

What is the primary objective of the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM)?

  1. To preserve and digitize ancient manuscripts

  2. To promote the study of classical languages

  3. To develop new scripts for Indian languages

  4. To establish language museums across the country


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) was launched in 2003 with the aim to preserve and digitize ancient manuscripts written in various Indian languages and scripts.

Which UNESCO program aims to safeguard endangered languages worldwide?

  1. Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger

  2. Memory of the World Register

  3. Intangible Cultural Heritage List

  4. World Heritage List


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger is a comprehensive database of endangered languages worldwide. It provides information on the status of these languages, the factors threatening their existence, and the efforts being made to preserve them.

What is the name of the initiative launched by the Government of India to promote the use of Indian languages in higher education?

  1. Bhasha Sangam

  2. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

  3. Digital India

  4. Skill India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhasha Sangam initiative was launched in 2018 with the aim to promote the use of Indian languages in higher education and research. It provides financial assistance to institutions for the development of study material, translation of books, and the establishment of language labs.

Which state in India has the highest number of endangered languages?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha has the highest number of endangered languages in India, with over 20 languages facing extinction. These languages are spoken by small and marginalized communities and are often not taught in schools or used in official communication.

What is the name of the annual festival organized by CIIL to celebrate the linguistic diversity of India?

  1. Bhasha Utsav

  2. Sahitya Akademi Awards

  3. Jnanpith Awards

  4. National Book Trust Awards


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhasha Utsav is an annual festival organized by CIIL to celebrate the linguistic diversity of India. It features cultural performances, exhibitions, and workshops related to different Indian languages.

Which Indian state has taken the initiative to establish a separate department for the promotion of endangered languages?

  1. Telangana

  2. Kerala

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Telangana is the first state in India to establish a separate department for the promotion of endangered languages. The department is responsible for the documentation, preservation, and promotion of the state's endangered languages.

What is the name of the online platform launched by CIIL to provide resources for the study of Indian languages?

  1. Bhasha Bharati

  2. Bhasha Sangam

  3. Bhasha Utsav

  4. Bhasha Sarani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhasha Bharati is an online platform launched by CIIL to provide resources for the study of Indian languages. It offers courses, tutorials, and materials in various Indian languages.

Which Indian state has launched a scheme to provide financial assistance to individuals and organizations working on the preservation of endangered languages?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Odisha

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karnataka has launched a scheme to provide financial assistance to individuals and organizations working on the preservation of endangered languages. The scheme provides grants for research, documentation, and the development of educational materials in endangered languages.

What is the name of the initiative launched by the Government of India to promote the use of Indian languages in the judiciary?

  1. Nyaya Bhasha

  2. Bhasha Nyaya

  3. Nyaya Bharati

  4. Bhasha Adalat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya Bhasha initiative was launched in 2018 with the aim to promote the use of Indian languages in the judiciary. It provides training to judicial officers and staff in the use of Indian languages and encourages the use of Indian languages in court proceedings.

Which Indian state has launched a program to teach endangered languages in schools?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Odisha has launched a program to teach endangered languages in schools. The program aims to revitalize endangered languages by teaching them to children in their mother tongue.

What is the name of the initiative launched by CIIL to promote the use of Indian languages in the media?

  1. Bhasha Media

  2. Media Bhasha

  3. Bhasha Sarani

  4. Bhasha Sangam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhasha Media initiative was launched in 2019 with the aim to promote the use of Indian languages in the media. It provides financial assistance to media organizations for the production of content in Indian languages.

Which Indian state has launched a scheme to provide scholarships to students pursuing higher education in endangered languages?

  1. Telangana

  2. Kerala

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Telangana has launched a scheme to provide scholarships to students pursuing higher education in endangered languages. The scheme aims to encourage students to study endangered languages and contribute to their preservation.

What is the name of the initiative launched by the Government of India to promote the use of Indian languages in the field of science and technology?

  1. Bhasha Vigyan

  2. Vigyan Bhasha

  3. Bhasha Shashtra

  4. Shashtra Bhasha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vigyan Bhasha initiative was launched in 2020 with the aim to promote the use of Indian languages in the field of science and technology. It provides funding for the translation of scientific and technical literature into Indian languages.

- Hide questions