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Which language is Austric (Austroasiatic)? — UPSC Prelims PYQ 1998

Which one of the following languages belongs to the Austric group?

Marathi
Ladakhi
Khasi
Tamil

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

Khasi, spoken mainly in Meghalaya, belongs to the Austroasiatic (Austric) language family.

Circular diagram illustrating major language families of India, divided into five color-coded sections: Indo-Aryan (yellow), Dravidian (orange), Austro-Asiatic (pink), Tibeto-Burman (blue), and Semito-Hamitic (green). Each section lists notable example languages, highlighting linguistic diversity and classification within Indian languages.

Answer: (c) Khasi

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