The first linguistic survey of Indian languages was launched in _______.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 1: 1894
Explanation:
The first linguistic survey of India was launched in 1894 under G.A. Grierson. It aimed to scientifically document India’s linguistic diversity, covering hundreds of languages and dialects. It remains an important reference in linguistics.
Additional Facts:
Option 2: 1814 is incorrect.
Option 3: 1824 is incorrect.
Option 4: 1914 is incorrect.
Probable Exam Questions:
Q: Who conducted Linguistic Survey of India?
A: G.A. Grierson
Q: Number of language families in India?
A: Four
Q: Hindi belongs to which family?
A: Indo-Aryan
Q: Dravidian languages are spoken where?
A: South India