Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Population-Distribution,Density, Growth and Composition

Question:

According to Grierson (Linguistic Survey of India 1903-1928) how many languages were there in India?

Options:

544

12

179

267

Correct Answer:

179

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → 179

During the colonial rule the first linguistic survey was conducted during 1894 to 1928 by George A. Grierson that identified 179 languages and 544 dialects.