Question : Linguistic composition of a population refers to:
Option 1: The distribution of languages spoken
Option 2: The literacy rate
Option 3: The dialects used in literature
Option 4: The official language policy
Correct Answer: The distribution of languages spoken
Solution : Linguistic composition refers to the distribution of languages spoken within a population, not to literacy rates, dialects used in literature, or official language policies.
Question : What impact has globalization had on language?
Option 1: Decreased the number of languages spoken globally
Option 2: Increased the dominance of local languages
Option 3: Led to the extinction of all minor languages
Option 4: Promoted the spread of dominant languages like English
Question : What was the outcome of the anti-Hindi agitations in Tamil Nadu in the 1960s?
Option 1: Hindi was made the sole official language of India
Option 2: Tamil was recognized as a classical language
Option 3: English was retained as an associate official language
Option 4: Tamil Nadu gained independence
Question : The Official Languages Act of 1963 was a response to which issue in India?
Option 1: Religious conflicts
Option 2: Caste-based discrimination
Option 3: Language-based conflicts
Option 4: Economic disparities
Question : What was a major cause of political conflicts over language in India?
Option 1: Economic disparities
Option 2: Religious differences
Option 3: Linguistic nationalism
Option 4: Foreign influence
Question : The study of the interaction between Physical and Human Geography is essential for understanding:
Option 1: The distribution of stars in the galaxy
Option 2: The development of ecosystems
Option 3: The impact of climate change on human societies
Option 4: The chemical composition of soil
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