Languages of the Preparis Island

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Which language is spoken by the majority of the population of the Preparis Island?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bengali is the most widely spoken language in the Preparis Island, with over 60% of the population speaking it as their first language.

What is the official language of the Preparis Island?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

English is the official language of the Preparis Island, and is used in government, education, and business.

Which language is spoken by the indigenous people of the Preparis Island?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Onge

  4. Jarawa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Onge language is spoken by the indigenous people of the Preparis Island, and is one of the most endangered languages in the world.

How many languages are spoken in the Preparis Island?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are three main languages spoken in the Preparis Island: Bengali, Hindi, and Onge.

Which language is most closely related to the Onge language?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Onge language is most closely related to the Tamil language, which is spoken in the southern part of India.

What is the literacy rate in the Preparis Island?

  1. 50%

  2. 60%

  3. 70%

  4. 80%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The literacy rate in the Preparis Island is around 70%, which is higher than the national average.

Which language is used in education in the Preparis Island?

  1. Bengali

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Onge


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

English is the language used in education in the Preparis Island, from primary school to university.

What is the future of the Onge language?

  1. It is thriving.

  2. It is stable.

  3. It is declining.

  4. It is extinct.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Onge language is declining due to the increasing use of Bengali and Hindi in the Preparis Island.

What is being done to preserve the Onge language?

  1. Nothing

  2. Some efforts are being made.

  3. Significant efforts are being made.

  4. The language is fully preserved.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Some efforts are being made to preserve the Onge language, such as teaching it in schools and creating dictionaries and grammars.

What are the main challenges facing the preservation of the Onge language?

  1. Lack of interest from the community.

  2. Lack of resources.

  3. Lack of government support.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The preservation of the Onge language faces challenges such as lack of interest from the community, lack of resources, and lack of government support.

What can be done to help preserve the Onge language?

  1. Teach it in schools.

  2. Create dictionaries and grammars.

  3. Encourage its use in the media.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To help preserve the Onge language, it can be taught in schools, dictionaries and grammars can be created, and its use in the media can be encouraged.

What is the significance of preserving the Onge language?

  1. It is a part of the cultural heritage of the Preparis Island.

  2. It is a unique language with a rich history.

  3. It can help us understand the history of the Preparis Island.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Preserving the Onge language is important because it is a part of the cultural heritage of the Preparis Island, it is a unique language with a rich history, and it can help us understand the history of the Preparis Island.

What are some examples of Onge words?

  1. Tree - to

  2. Water - mi

  3. Fire - bi

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some examples of Onge words include 'to' for tree, 'mi' for water, and 'bi' for fire.

What are some examples of Onge phrases?

  1. How are you? - Kaise ho?

  2. Thank you - Dhanyavad

  3. I love you - Main tumse pyar karta hoon

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

None of the provided options are examples of Onge phrases.

What are some unique features of the Onge language?

  1. It has a complex system of verb conjugation.

  2. It has a large number of vowel sounds.

  3. It has a unique system of counting.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Onge language has a complex system of verb conjugation, a large number of vowel sounds, and a unique system of counting.

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