Language Policy and Social Justice

Description: This quiz focuses on the topic of Language Policy and Social Justice, specifically in the context of Indian Languages. It aims to assess your understanding of the relationship between language policy and social justice, as well as the various issues and challenges faced in this domain.
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What is the primary goal of language policy in the context of social justice?

  1. To promote linguistic diversity and equality

  2. To establish a single national language

  3. To regulate the use of language in education

  4. To restrict the use of minority languages


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of language policy in the context of social justice is to promote linguistic diversity and equality, ensuring that all languages and their speakers are treated with respect and have equal opportunities.

Which of the following is a key principle of language policy aimed at promoting social justice?

  1. Linguistic hegemony

  2. Language standardization

  3. Linguistic pluralism

  4. Language assimilation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Linguistic pluralism is a key principle of language policy aimed at promoting social justice. It recognizes and values the diversity of languages and cultures, and seeks to create conditions where all languages can thrive.

What is the term used to describe the dominance of one language over others in a multilingual society?

  1. Linguistic hegemony

  2. Language standardization

  3. Linguistic pluralism

  4. Language assimilation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Linguistic hegemony refers to the dominance of one language over others in a multilingual society, often leading to the marginalization and suppression of minority languages.

Which international instrument recognizes the right of individuals to use their own language in education, public life, and the media?

  1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  2. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

  3. Convention on the Rights of the Child

  4. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights recognizes the right of individuals to use their own language in education, public life, and the media.

What is the term used to describe the process by which a minority language is gradually replaced by a dominant language?

  1. Linguistic hegemony

  2. Language standardization

  3. Linguistic pluralism

  4. Language assimilation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Language assimilation refers to the process by which a minority language is gradually replaced by a dominant language, often due to factors such as economic, political, and social pressures.

Which Indian state has the highest number of officially recognized languages?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

West Bengal has the highest number of officially recognized languages in India, with 11 languages recognized by the state government.

What is the name of the Indian constitutional amendment that recognizes the importance of promoting and preserving the country's linguistic diversity?

  1. The Eighth Amendment

  2. The Twenty-first Amendment

  3. The Forty-second Amendment

  4. The Seventy-second Amendment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eighth Amendment to the Indian Constitution, enacted in 1956, recognizes the importance of promoting and preserving the country's linguistic diversity.

Which Indian state has a policy of promoting the use of its official language in primary education?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Odisha

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karnataka has a policy of promoting the use of its official language, Kannada, in primary education.

What is the term used to describe the use of multiple languages in a single society?

  1. Linguistic hegemony

  2. Language standardization

  3. Linguistic pluralism

  4. Language assimilation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Linguistic pluralism refers to the use of multiple languages in a single society, often coexisting and interacting with each other.

Which Indian state has a policy of promoting the use of its official language in government administration?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil Nadu has a policy of promoting the use of its official language, Tamil, in government administration.

What is the name of the Indian government agency responsible for promoting the development of Indian languages?

  1. Central Institute of Indian Languages

  2. National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language

  3. National Institute of Sanskrit

  4. National Institute of Prakrit Studies and Research


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) is the Indian government agency responsible for promoting the development of Indian languages.

Which Indian state has a policy of promoting the use of its official language in the judiciary?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh has a policy of promoting the use of its official language, Telugu, in the judiciary.

What is the term used to describe the process of standardizing a language, often involving the creation of a common grammar and spelling system?

  1. Linguistic hegemony

  2. Language standardization

  3. Linguistic pluralism

  4. Language assimilation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Language standardization refers to the process of standardizing a language, often involving the creation of a common grammar and spelling system.

Which Indian state has a policy of promoting the use of its official language in the media?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Chhattisgarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat has a policy of promoting the use of its official language, Gujarati, in the media.

What is the term used to describe the process by which a language gradually changes and evolves over time?

  1. Linguistic hegemony

  2. Language standardization

  3. Linguistic pluralism

  4. Language change


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Language change refers to the process by which a language gradually changes and evolves over time, often influenced by factors such as social, cultural, and technological changes.

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