The Madras Bashai (Chennai Tamil) is an urban dialect influenced by:

The correct answer is: b) English and Urdu.

Madras Bashai (Chennai Tamil) is an urban dialect of Tamil spoken in Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, India. It is influenced by English and Urdu, which were the languages of the British and Mughal empires, respectively, that ruled over the region for centuries.

Madras Bashai is characterized by its use of English and Urdu words and phrases, as well as its unique pronunciation of Tamil words. It is a vibrant and living dialect that is constantly evolving, and it is spoken by millions of people in Chennai and its surrounding areas.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

• Option a) Other Dravidian languages: This is not the correct answer because Madras Bashai is a dialect of Tamil, which is a Dravidian language. Therefore, it cannot be influenced by other Dravidian languages.
• Option b) English and Urdu: This is the correct answer because Madras Bashai is influenced by English and Urdu, which were the languages of the British and Mughal empires, respectively, that ruled over the region for centuries.
• Option c) European colonial languages: This is not the correct answer because Madras Bashai is not influenced by European colonial languages other than English and Urdu.
• Option d) Tribal languages of the region: This is not the correct answer because Madras Bashai is not influenced by tribal languages of the region.