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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2022General Studies
Question
According to Census of India, 2011, the languages of India are classified into 5 distinct families, namely, the Indo-European, the Dravidian, the Austro-Asiatic, the Tibeto-Burman and the Semito-Hamitic. Large number of speakers of these languages are found in certain states. Hence match List I with List II ; LIST I (Language family) A. The Indo-European B. The Dravidian C. The Austro-Asiatic D. The Tibeto-Burman LIST II (States / UTs) 1. Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka 2. Assam, Manipur, Nagaland 3. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar 4. Jharkhand, Odisha, Meghalaya
Options
- A A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
- B A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
- C A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
- D A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
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Correct Answer
A A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
Model Answer
- The Indo-European region is covered by Northern states. Hence A is paired with 3.
- The Dravidian region is spread across southern states. Hence B is paired with 1.
- The Austro-Asiatic region covers the central states of India. Hence C is paired with 4.
- The Tibeto-Burman group covers the northeastern states. Hence D is paired with 2.