The Austric language family is a proposed large language family that includes the Austroasiatic languages, Austronesian languages, and potentially others. In the Indian context, the Austroasiatic branch includes Munda languages (like Santhali, Mundari, Ho) spoken in central and eastern India, and the Khasi language spoken in Meghalaya.
Which one of the following languages belongs to the Austric group?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1998 · Topic: Human Development (Concept and Dimensions of Human Development)
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