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Languages that have been Influenced by English

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Which Indian language has been influenced by English the most?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi has been influenced by English more than any other Indian language due to its status as the official language of India and its widespread use in education, media, and government.

What is the term used for words in Indian languages that have been borrowed from English?

  1. Loanwords

  2. Cognates

  3. Calques

  4. Neologisms

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Loanwords are words that have been adopted from one language into another. In the context of Indian languages, loanwords from English are common due to the historical and cultural interactions between India and English-speaking countries.

Which Indian language has the largest number of loanwords from English?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Tamil

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi has the largest number of loanwords from English due to its status as the official language of India and its widespread use in education, media, and government.

What is the impact of English loanwords on Indian languages?

  1. They enrich the vocabulary of Indian languages.

  2. They lead to the loss of native words.

  3. They make Indian languages more difficult to learn.

  4. They have no impact on Indian languages.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

English loanwords enrich the vocabulary of Indian languages by providing new words for concepts and objects that may not have existed in the native language.

Which Indian language has been influenced by English the least?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Tamil

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tamil has been influenced by English the least among the major Indian languages due to its strong literary tradition and its resistance to foreign influences.

What are some examples of English loanwords in Hindi?

  1. टेलीफोन

  2. कंप्यूटर

  3. इंटरनेट

  4. ऑटोमोबाइल

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the given options are examples of English loanwords in Hindi.

What are some examples of English loanwords in Bengali?

  1. টেলিফোন

  2. কম্পিউটার

  3. ইন্টারনেট

  4. অটোমোবাইল

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the given options are examples of English loanwords in Bengali.

What are some examples of English loanwords in Marathi?

  1. टेलीफोन

  2. कंप्यूटर

  3. इंटरनेट

  4. ऑटोमोबाइल

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the given options are examples of English loanwords in Marathi.

What are some examples of English loanwords in Tamil?

  1. தொலைபேசி

  2. கணினி

  3. இணையம்

  4. ஆட்டோமொபைல்

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the given options are examples of English loanwords in Tamil.

How has English influenced the grammar of Indian languages?

  1. It has led to the simplification of grammar.

  2. It has led to the addition of new grammatical structures.

  3. It has had no impact on grammar.

  4. It has led to the loss of grammatical complexity.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

English has influenced the grammar of Indian languages by introducing new grammatical structures, such as the use of articles and prepositions.

How has English influenced the pronunciation of Indian languages?

  1. It has led to the adoption of new sounds.

  2. It has led to the loss of native sounds.

  3. It has had no impact on pronunciation.

  4. It has led to the simplification of pronunciation.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

English has influenced the pronunciation of Indian languages by introducing new sounds, such as the 'f' and 'v' sounds.

What are some of the challenges faced by Indian languages due to the influence of English?

  1. The loss of native words and expressions.

  2. The difficulty in learning and teaching Indian languages.

  3. The decline in the use of Indian languages in education and media.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the given options are challenges faced by Indian languages due to the influence of English.

What measures can be taken to preserve and promote Indian languages in the face of English influence?

  1. Encouraging the use of Indian languages in education and media.

  2. Promoting the study of Indian languages in schools and universities.

  3. Developing dictionaries and other resources for Indian languages.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the given options are measures that can be taken to preserve and promote Indian languages in the face of English influence.

What is the future of Indian languages in the context of globalization and the increasing influence of English?

  1. Indian languages will eventually disappear.

  2. Indian languages will continue to exist but will be marginalized.

  3. Indian languages will adapt and thrive in the face of English influence.

  4. It is impossible to predict the future of Indian languages.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indian languages have a long history and a strong cultural foundation. They are likely to adapt and thrive in the face of English influence, just as they have done in the past.

What is your opinion on the influence of English on Indian languages?

  1. It is a positive development that will help Indian languages to grow and evolve.

  2. It is a negative development that will lead to the loss of Indian languages and cultures.

  3. It is a neutral development that will have no significant impact on Indian languages.

  4. I have no opinion on this matter.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The influence of English on Indian languages can be seen as a positive development that will help Indian languages to grow and evolve by incorporating new words, concepts, and grammatical structures.

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