The Languages of the Jarawa Family

Description: The Jarawa family of languages is a small family of languages spoken in the Andaman Islands of India. The languages are spoken by the Jarawa people, who are one of the most isolated tribes in the world.
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Which of the following is a language of the Jarawa family?

  1. Jarawa

  2. Onge

  3. Sentinelese

  4. Great Andamanese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jarawa is the only language of the Jarawa family that is still spoken today.

Where are the Jarawa languages spoken?

  1. Andaman Islands

  2. Nicobar Islands

  3. Lakshadweep Islands

  4. Maldives


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jarawa languages are spoken in the Andaman Islands, which are located in the Bay of Bengal.

Who are the Jarawa people?

  1. A tribe of hunter-gatherers

  2. A group of fishermen

  3. A community of farmers

  4. A nomadic people


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jarawa people are a tribe of hunter-gatherers who have lived in the Andaman Islands for thousands of years.

How many Jarawa languages are there?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There is only one Jarawa language, which is simply called Jarawa.

What is the status of the Jarawa language?

  1. Endangered

  2. Critically endangered

  3. Extinct

  4. Vulnerable


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Jarawa language is critically endangered, with only a few hundred speakers remaining.

What are some of the threats to the Jarawa language?

  1. Loss of habitat

  2. Assimilation

  3. Disease

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jarawa language is threatened by loss of habitat, assimilation, disease, and other factors.

What is being done to preserve the Jarawa language?

  1. Documentation

  2. Education

  3. Advocacy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Efforts are being made to preserve the Jarawa language through documentation, education, advocacy, and other initiatives.

What is the significance of the Jarawa language?

  1. It is a unique language with a rich history

  2. It is a valuable part of the cultural heritage of the Jarawa people

  3. It provides insights into the history of the Andaman Islands

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jarawa language is significant because it is a unique language with a rich history, it is a valuable part of the cultural heritage of the Jarawa people, and it provides insights into the history of the Andaman Islands.

What can be done to support the Jarawa language?

  1. Learn about the language and its history

  2. Support organizations that are working to preserve the language

  3. Advocate for the rights of the Jarawa people

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are many ways to support the Jarawa language, including learning about the language and its history, supporting organizations that are working to preserve the language, and advocating for the rights of the Jarawa people.

What is the future of the Jarawa language?

  1. It is likely to become extinct in the near future

  2. It is likely to survive, but only with significant effort

  3. It is likely to thrive and become more widely spoken

  4. It is impossible to say


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of the Jarawa language is uncertain. It is possible that the language will become extinct in the near future, but it is also possible that it will survive, with significant effort. It is impossible to say for sure what will happen to the language.

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