Q. With reference to Language Diversity Index (LDI) consider the following statements:
1.It is a measure of a single dominant language spoken in a region or country.
2.Countries with a smaller variety of mother languages tend to have a lower LDI.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. LDI is a metric used to quantify and measure the linguistic diversity within a specific region, country, or population. It calculates the probability that two randomly selected individuals from a population will have different mother tongues.
Statement 2 is correct. Countries with a smaller variety of mother languages tend to have a lower LDI and vice-versa.
Source: ForumIAS
