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As per the Linguistic Survey of India (1903-1928) there were _______…

As per the Linguistic Survey of India (1903-1928) there were _______ languages in the country.

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 3

The correct answer is Option (3) → 179

Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 18-06-2023 (Slot 1).

NCERT (2026-27): “Linguistic Composition … India is a land of linguistic diversity. According to Grierson (Linguistic Survey of India, 1903 – 1928), there were 179 languages and as many as 544 dialects in the country.”