'The people may be known, but the identity of their language may not be,' means
A.People are recognised as different ethnic groups but not necessarily their language✓ Correct
B.People are recognised as different ethnic groups and their language is recognised
C.People are not recognised as different ethnic groups, and so are their languages
D.Because the people are not from different ethnic groups and their language is recognised
Explanation
The statement means that while people as ethnic or social groups may be identified and known, the distinctness of their language as a separate identity may not have been established. This is because such peoples are often bilingual or multilingual and converse with outsiders in lingua franca, which delays the recognition of their ethnic language. Therefore, option (a) is the correct interpretation.
💡 Practice unlimited NDA PYQs + AI-tracked progress on each topic. Sign up free →