WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which tribal language has been given official status in West Bengal and regarded endangered by UNESCO?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Santali language
  2. Kurukh language
  3. Kurmah language
  4. Sadri language

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Kurukh language

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Kurukh language. Kurukh, also known as Oraon, is a Dravidian tribal language spoken by the Oraon tribal community in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, and other eastern states. It has been recognized as an official language in West Bengal (along with Santali and others) for certain administrative and cultural purposes.