The Endangered Languages of India

Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge about the endangered languages of India, their significance, and the efforts made to preserve them.
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Which language is considered the most endangered language in India?

  1. Toda

  2. Bhoti

  3. Munda

  4. Gondi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Toda is a Dravidian language spoken by the Toda people of the Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu. It is considered critically endangered, with only a few hundred speakers remaining.

What is the approximate number of endangered languages in India?

  1. 50

  2. 100

  3. 150

  4. 200


Correct Option:
Explanation:

According to the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger, there are 197 endangered languages in India.

Which language family has the highest number of endangered languages in India?

  1. Indo-Aryan

  2. Dravidian

  3. Tibeto-Burman

  4. Austroasiatic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tibeto-Burman language family has the highest number of endangered languages in India, with over 100 languages facing extinction.

What are the primary factors contributing to language endangerment in India?

  1. Globalization

  2. Urbanization

  3. Education

  4. Migration


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Globalization, urbanization, education, and migration are all factors that contribute to language endangerment in India.

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

  1. Ministry of Culture

  2. Ministry of Education

  3. Ministry of Home Affairs

  4. Ministry of Tribal Affairs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of Culture, through its various departments and initiatives, is responsible for the preservation and promotion of endangered languages in India.

What is the name of the UNESCO program aimed at safeguarding 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 program that aims to identify and document endangered languages and promote their revitalization.

Which endangered language in India has been successfully revived and is now taught in schools?

  1. Toda

  2. Bhoti

  3. Munda

  4. Gondi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Munda language, spoken by the Munda people of eastern India, has been successfully revived and is now taught in schools in some areas.

What is the significance of preserving endangered languages?

  1. Cultural Diversity

  2. Historical Knowledge

  3. Linguistic Diversity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Preserving endangered languages is important for maintaining cultural diversity, preserving historical knowledge, and promoting linguistic diversity.

How can individuals contribute to the preservation of endangered languages?

  1. Learning an endangered language

  2. Supporting language revitalization projects

  3. Advocating for language rights

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Individuals can contribute to the preservation of endangered languages by learning an endangered language, supporting language revitalization projects, and advocating for language rights.

Which endangered language in India is known for its unique whistling language?

  1. Toda

  2. Bhoti

  3. Munda

  4. Gondi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gondi language, spoken by the Gondi people of central India, is known for its unique whistling language, which allows communication over long distances.

What is the name of the organization working to preserve the endangered languages of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Language Preservation Society

  2. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Tribal Welfare Society

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Cultural Society

  4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Tourism Society


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands Language Preservation Society is an organization dedicated to preserving the endangered languages of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Which endangered language in India is spoken by the Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh?

  1. Toda

  2. Bhoti

  3. Munda

  4. Tani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Tani language is spoken by the Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh and is considered an endangered language.

What is the name of the endangered language spoken by the Kutia Kondh tribe of Odisha?

  1. Toda

  2. Bhoti

  3. Munda

  4. Kutia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kutia language is spoken by the Kutia Kondh tribe of Odisha and is considered an endangered language.

Which endangered language in India is spoken by the Sentinelese people of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Toda

  2. Bhoti

  3. Munda

  4. Sentinelese


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sentinelese language is spoken by the Sentinelese people of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and is considered an endangered language.

What is the name of the endangered language spoken by the Toto tribe of West Bengal?

  1. Toda

  2. Bhoti

  3. Munda

  4. Toto


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Toto language is spoken by the Toto tribe of West Bengal and is considered an endangered language.

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