Match List I with List II
|
LIST I Language Family |
LIST II Strength of speakers |
|
A. Dravidian |
I. 73% |
|
B. Austric |
II. 0.85% |
|
C. Sino-Tibetan |
III. 20% |
|
D. Indo-European |
IV. 1.38% |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
A. Dravidian — this matches III. 20%. The Dravidian (Dravida) family has 20% of the speakers.
B. Austric — this matches IV. 1.38%. The Austric (Nishada) family has 1.38% of the speakers.
C. Sino-Tibetan — this matches II. 0.85%. The Sino-Tibetan (Kirata) family is the smallest of the four, with 0.85%.
D. Indo-European — this matches I. 73%. The Indo-European (Aryan) family is the largest, with 73% of the speakers.
NCERT (2026-27):
Table 1.2 : Classification of Modern Indian Languages |
