The correct answer is: c) Dravidian.
Telugu is a Dravidian language spoken by about 80 million people in India. It is the official language of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and the second most spoken language in India after Hindi. Telugu is also spoken in the neighboring states of Telangana, Karnataka, and Odisha.
The Dravidian languages are a family of languages spoken in South Asia. They are not related to the Indo-Aryan languages, which include Hindi, Bengali, and Punjabi. The Dravidian languages are thought to have originated in South Asia and are among the oldest languages in the world.
The Dravidian languages are divided into four branches: North Dravidian, Central Dravidian, South Dravidian, and Tulu. Telugu is a member of the South Dravidian branch.
The Dravidian languages are characterized by their complex grammar and their use of a system of noun classes. Nouns in Dravidian languages are classified into different classes based on their meaning and function. This system of noun classes is unique to the Dravidian languages.
Telugu is a beautiful and expressive language. It is the language of a rich and ancient culture. Telugu literature is one of the oldest and most important literatures in South Asia.
The following are the incorrect answers and their explanations:
a) Indo-European: Indo-European languages are a family of languages spoken by about 3 billion people in Europe, Asia, and North America. They include English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, and Hindi. Telugu is not an Indo-European language.
b) Sino-Tibetan: Sino-Tibetan languages are a family of languages spoken by about 1.5 billion people in Asia. They include Chinese, Tibetan, Burmese, and Thai. Telugu is not a Sino-Tibetan language.
d) Austroasiatic: Austroasiatic languages are a family of languages spoken by about 100 million people in Southeast Asia and East Asia. They include Vietnamese, Khmer, and Mon. Telugu is not an Austroasiatic language.