The Lambadi (or Banjar

language belongs to which language family? A) Dravidian
Indo-Aryan
Austroasiatic
Tibeto-Burman

The correct answer is: A) Dravidian.

The Lambadi (or Banjara) language is a member of the Dravidian language family. It is spoken by about 1.5 million people in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The Lambadi language is closely related to the Telugu language.

The Dravidian language family is a group of languages spoken in South Asia. The Dravidian languages are not related to the Indo-Aryan languages, which are the most widely spoken languages in India. The Dravidian languages are thought to have originated in South Asia, and they are believed to be the oldest language family in the region.

The Dravidian language family includes about 25 languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Tulu. The Dravidian languages are spoken by about 250 million people in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

The Dravidian languages are a diverse group of languages, and they vary greatly in their vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. However, all Dravidian languages share some common features, such as a complex system of noun declension and verb conjugation.

The Dravidian languages are a rich and vibrant linguistic tradition, and they play an important role in the culture and history of South Asia.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Option B, Indo-Aryan, is the language family that includes Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, and Punjabi.
  • Option C, Austroasiatic, is the language family that includes Vietnamese, Khmer, and Thai.
  • Option D, Tibeto-Burman, is the language family that includes Tibetan, Burmese, and Nepali.