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Explain the following concept with example.

Linguistic diversity

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In 1956, Indian states were organised on linguistic basis. The domiciles of particular state speak particular language. It leads to linguistic diversity. The Constitution of India has approved of 22 official languages.

Example: The five language families in India, which indicate linguistic diversity are as follows:

  1. Indo-Aryan (Arya)
  2. Dravidian (Dravida)
  3. Austro-Asiatic (Nishada)
  4. Sino-Tibetan (Kirata)
  5. Andamanese
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