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Future of Linguistic Diversity in India

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What is the current number of languages spoken in India?

  1. 122

  2. 220

  3. 322

  4. 422


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the 2011 census, there are 220 languages spoken in India.

Which language is the most widely spoken in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India, with over 400 million speakers.

Which language is the official language of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Both Hindi and English are the official languages of India.

What are the major threats to linguistic diversity in India?

  1. Globalization

  2. Urbanization

  3. Education

  4. Technology


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Globalization, urbanization, education, and technology are all major threats to linguistic diversity in India.

What are some of the ways to promote linguistic diversity in India?

  1. Education

  2. Media

  3. Government policies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Education, media, and government policies can all be used to promote linguistic diversity in India.

What is the future of linguistic diversity in India?

  1. It is likely to decline.

  2. It is likely to remain stable.

  3. It is likely to increase.

  4. It is uncertain.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of linguistic diversity in India is uncertain, as it depends on a number of factors, including globalization, urbanization, education, and technology.

What are some of the challenges that India faces in preserving its linguistic diversity?

  1. The large number of languages spoken in India.

  2. The uneven distribution of languages across the country.

  3. The lack of resources for language preservation.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India faces a number of challenges in preserving its linguistic diversity, including the large number of languages spoken in the country, the uneven distribution of languages across the country, and the lack of resources for language preservation.

What are some of the opportunities that India has for preserving its linguistic diversity?

  1. The growing interest in language preservation.

  2. The increasing availability of resources for language preservation.

  3. The government's commitment to language preservation.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India has a number of opportunities for preserving its linguistic diversity, including the growing interest in language preservation, the increasing availability of resources for language preservation, and the government's commitment to language preservation.

What is the role of education in preserving linguistic diversity?

  1. Education can help to raise awareness of the importance of linguistic diversity.

  2. Education can help to provide resources for language preservation.

  3. Education can help to create opportunities for people to learn and use different languages.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Education can play a vital role in preserving linguistic diversity by raising awareness of the importance of linguistic diversity, providing resources for language preservation, and creating opportunities for people to learn and use different languages.

What is the role of the media in preserving linguistic diversity?

  1. The media can help to raise awareness of the importance of linguistic diversity.

  2. The media can help to provide resources for language preservation.

  3. The media can help to create opportunities for people to learn and use different languages.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The media can play a vital role in preserving linguistic diversity by raising awareness of the importance of linguistic diversity, providing resources for language preservation, and creating opportunities for people to learn and use different languages.

What is the role of government policies in preserving linguistic diversity?

  1. Government policies can help to create a supportive environment for linguistic diversity.

  2. Government policies can help to provide resources for language preservation.

  3. Government policies can help to create opportunities for people to learn and use different languages.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government policies can play a vital role in preserving linguistic diversity by creating a supportive environment for linguistic diversity, providing resources for language preservation, and creating opportunities for people to learn and use different languages.

What are some of the success stories in preserving linguistic diversity in India?

  1. The revival of the Bodo language in Assam.

  2. The establishment of the Central Institute of Indian Languages.

  3. The launch of the National Mission for Manuscripts.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of success stories in preserving linguistic diversity in India, including the revival of the Bodo language in Assam, the establishment of the Central Institute of Indian Languages, and the launch of the National Mission for Manuscripts.

What are some of the challenges that still need to be addressed in order to preserve linguistic diversity in India?

  1. The lack of resources for language preservation.

  2. The uneven distribution of languages across the country.

  3. The large number of languages spoken in India.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of challenges that still need to be addressed in order to preserve linguistic diversity in India, including the lack of resources for language preservation, the uneven distribution of languages across the country, and the large number of languages spoken in India.

What can you do to help preserve linguistic diversity in India?

  1. Learn a new language.

  2. Support organizations that are working to preserve linguistic diversity.

  3. Advocate for policies that support linguistic diversity.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of things that you can do to help preserve linguistic diversity in India, including learning a new language, supporting organizations that are working to preserve linguistic diversity, and advocating for policies that support linguistic diversity.

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