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Languages Unscheduled in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution and Their Scientific Significance

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Which of the following languages is unscheduled in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Telugu

  4. Konkani


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Konkani is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Konkani people, primarily in the Indian states of Goa, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.

What is the scientific significance of the unscheduled languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. They are endangered languages.

  2. They are spoken by a small number of people.

  3. They are not recognized by the Indian government.

  4. They are not used in education or media.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Many of the unscheduled languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution are endangered languages, meaning they are at risk of disappearing due to factors such as language shift, assimilation, and globalization.

Which of the following unscheduled languages is spoken in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Nicobarese

  2. Shompen

  3. Jarawa

  4. Sentinelese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nicobarese is an Austroasiatic language spoken by the Nicobarese people, who are indigenous to the Nicobar Islands.

What is the approximate number of unscheduled languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. 22

  2. 32

  3. 42

  4. 52


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 22 unscheduled languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Which of the following unscheduled languages is spoken in the state of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Kinnauri

  2. Lahauli

  3. Pangwali

  4. Bhoti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kinnauri is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Kinnauri people, who are indigenous to the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh.

What is the scientific significance of the unscheduled languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. They provide insights into the history and culture of India.

  2. They contribute to the linguistic diversity of India.

  3. They are a source of traditional knowledge and wisdom.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The unscheduled languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provide insights into the history and culture of India, contribute to the linguistic diversity of India, and are a source of traditional knowledge and wisdom.

Which of the following unscheduled languages is spoken in the state of Arunachal Pradesh?

  1. Adi

  2. Nishi

  3. Apatani

  4. Tagin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Adi people, who are indigenous to the Arunachal Pradesh.

What is the approximate number of speakers of the unscheduled languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. 10 million

  2. 20 million

  3. 30 million

  4. 40 million


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are approximately 20 million speakers of the unscheduled languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Which of the following unscheduled languages is spoken in the state of Sikkim?

  1. Lepcha

  2. Bhutia

  3. Limbu

  4. Tamang


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lepcha is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Lepcha people, who are indigenous to the state of Sikkim.

What is the scientific significance of the unscheduled languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. They are a source of linguistic data for researchers.

  2. They help to preserve the cultural heritage of India.

  3. They contribute to the development of new technologies.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The unscheduled languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution are a source of linguistic data for researchers, help to preserve the cultural heritage of India, and contribute to the development of new technologies.

Which of the following unscheduled languages is spoken in the state of Meghalaya?

  1. Khasi

  2. Garo

  3. Jaintia

  4. Bhoi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khasi is an Austroasiatic language spoken by the Khasi people, who are indigenous to the state of Meghalaya.

What is the approximate number of unscheduled languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. 22

  2. 32

  3. 42

  4. 52


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 22 unscheduled languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Which of the following unscheduled languages is spoken in the state of Manipur?

  1. Meitei

  2. Tangkhul

  3. Kuki

  4. Naga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meitei is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Meitei people, who are indigenous to the state of Manipur.

What is the scientific significance of the unscheduled languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. They provide insights into the linguistic diversity of India.

  2. They contribute to the development of new technologies.

  3. They help to preserve the cultural heritage of India.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The unscheduled languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution provide insights into the linguistic diversity of India, contribute to the development of new technologies, and help to preserve the cultural heritage of India.

Which of the following unscheduled languages is spoken in the state of Nagaland?

  1. Ao

  2. Angami

  3. Sema

  4. Lotha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ao is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Ao people, who are indigenous to the state of Nagaland.

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