The Assamese language belongs to the:

Indo-Aryan language family
Dravidian language family
Sino-Tibetan language family
Austroasiatic language family

The correct answer is: a) Indo-Aryan language family.

Assamese is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in Assam, India. It is the official language of Assam and one of the 22 scheduled languages of India. Assamese is also spoken in the neighboring states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Meghalaya.

The Assamese language belongs to the Eastern Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-Aryan language family. It is closely related to Bengali, Oriya, and Maithili. Assamese is written in the Assamese script, which is a variant of the Bengali script.

The Assamese language has a rich literary tradition. The earliest known Assamese literature dates back to the 13th century. The most famous Assamese literary work is the epic poem “Krishna Kandali”.

Assamese is a beautiful and expressive language. It is the language of the Assamese people, who are known for their hospitality and love of nature.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Option b) Dravidian language family is incorrect because Assamese is not a Dravidian language. Dravidian languages are spoken in southern India and Sri Lanka.
  • Option c) Sino-Tibetan language family is incorrect because Assamese is not a Sino-Tibetan language. Sino-Tibetan languages are spoken in East Asia.
  • Option d) Austroasiatic language family is incorrect because Assamese is not an Austroasiatic language. Austroasiatic languages are spoken in Southeast Asia.