Which of the following statement is correct regarding Toda language?
I. Toda is an endangered language.
II. Toda is a proto-South-Dravidian language
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 3: Both I and II
Explanation:
Toda is a tribal language spoken by the Toda tribe in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu. It has very few speakers, making it an endangered language. Linguistically, it belongs to the Proto-South Dravidian branch of the Dravidian language family. Hence, both statements are correct.
Additional Facts:
Option 1: Only I is incorrect because II is also correct.
Option 2: Only II is incorrect because I is also correct.
Option 4: Neither is incorrect.
Probable Exam Questions:
Q: Toda tribe is found in which region?
A: Nilgiri Hills
Q: Dravidian languages are spoken where?
A: South India
Q: What is an endangered language?
A: Language with very few speakers
Q: Major language families in India?
A: Indo-Aryan, Dravidian, Austro-Asiatic, Tibeto-Burman