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. Kurmali language
  4. Sadri language

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Kurukh language

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Kurukh language šŸ“š Explanation: The Kurukh language, spoken by the Oraon tribe, was given official status as a second language by the West Bengal government in 2017. UNESCO has listed it as an endangered language because its usage is declining. This recognition aims to preserve the cultural identity and linguistic heritage of the tribal community. It allows the language to be used in government communication and local schools.