With reference to India, the terms ‘Halbi, Ho and Kui’ pertain to
•
Share
Correct Answer: Option D
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 4 — Tribal languages
Halbi, Ho, and Kui are tribal languages spoken by indigenous communities in different regions of India. Halbi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Halba tribe in Chhattisgarh and neighboring states, Ho is an Austroasiatic language spoken by the Ho people in Jharkhand and Odisha, and Kui is a Dravidian language spoken by the Kondh tribe primarily in Odisha.
📝 Short Notes: Major Tribal Languages of India
| Language | Language Family | Primary Speakers | Main Regions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halbi | Indo-Aryan | Halba tribe | Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra |
| Ho | Austroasiatic (Munda) | Ho people | Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal |
| Kui | Dravidian | Kandha/Khond tribe | Odisha, Andhra Pradesh |
| Gondi | Dravidian | Gond tribe | Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Telangana |
| Santali | Austroasiatic (Munda) | Santal people | Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar (Included in 8th Schedule) |
| Bodo | Tibeto-Burman | Bodo people | Assam (Included in 8th Schedule) |
Question 1 of 1 Tribal Languages
Practice PYQ questions from this topic across all years
First Question
First question in this topic
Last Question
Explore Topic
All questions in this topic completed!
← Previous Question
•
→ Next Question