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प्रश्न
In what ways do you think we could help prevent the extinction of languages and dialects?
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उत्तर
Extinction of languages and dialects can be prevented through the following reasons.
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Transferring the vocabulary and dialects of the language to the next generation
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Teaching the languages in colleges and universities and encouraging students to specialise in the same
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Teaching children to use mother-tongue
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Remaining connected to one’s cultural roots
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Respecting one’s language which will help in taking it forward to the coming generations
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| 7. Cameramen | |
| 8. Cinematographer | |
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