The Languages of the Shompen Family

Description: The Shompen family of languages is spoken by the Shompen people, an indigenous group living in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The family consists of two languages, Shompen and Great Andamanese, which are both critically endangered.
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What is the name of the language family spoken by the Shompen people?

  1. Shompen Family

  2. Great Andamanese Family

  3. Nicobarese Family

  4. Onge Family


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shompen family of languages is spoken by the Shompen people, an indigenous group living in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

How many languages are there in the Shompen family?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Shompen family consists of two languages, Shompen and Great Andamanese.

What is the name of the language spoken by the majority of the Shompen people?

  1. Shompen

  2. Great Andamanese

  3. Jarawa

  4. Onge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shompen is the language spoken by the majority of the Shompen people.

What is the name of the language spoken by the Great Andamanese people?

  1. Shompen

  2. Great Andamanese

  3. Jarawa

  4. Onge


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Great Andamanese is the language spoken by the Great Andamanese people.

What is the current status of the Shompen languages?

  1. Extinct

  2. Critically Endangered

  3. Endangered

  4. Vulnerable


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Both Shompen and Great Andamanese are critically endangered languages, meaning that they are at risk of disappearing.

What are some of the factors that have contributed to the endangerment of the Shompen languages?

  1. Loss of traditional lands

  2. Assimilation into mainstream society

  3. Lack of educational opportunities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the factors mentioned have contributed to the endangerment of the Shompen languages.

What are some of the efforts being made to preserve the Shompen languages?

  1. Documentation projects

  2. Language revitalization programs

  3. Educational initiatives

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the efforts mentioned are being made to preserve the Shompen languages.

What is the significance of preserving the Shompen languages?

  1. They are a part of India's cultural heritage

  2. They provide insights into the history of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  3. They are a source of knowledge about the natural environment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the reasons mentioned contribute to the significance of preserving the Shompen languages.

What can individuals do to help preserve the Shompen languages?

  1. Learn about the languages and their importance

  2. Support organizations working to preserve the languages

  3. Encourage the use of the languages in education and media

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the actions mentioned can help individuals contribute to the preservation of the Shompen languages.

What is the future outlook for the Shompen languages?

  1. Extinction

  2. Survival

  3. Revival

  4. Uncertain


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future outlook for the Shompen languages is uncertain, but there are ongoing efforts to preserve and revitalize them.

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