Q. With reference to the Kokborok language, consider the following statements:
1.It is the mother tongue of several indigenous communities including Debbarma, Reang, and Jamatia in Tripura.
2.It is part of the Indo-Aryan language family.
3.It is classified as “Vulnerable” by UNESCO’s Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger.
4.It is recognised as one of the official languages of Tripura.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: 1, 3 and 4 only
Statement 1 is correct: Kokborok is the mother tongue of several indigenous communities in Tripura such as the Debbarma (Tripuri), Reang, Jamatia, Noatia, Kalai, Rupini, Murasing, and Uchoi. These groups collectively are often referred to as the Borok people.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Kokborok belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language family, not the Indo-Aryan family.
Statement 3 is correct: UNESCO has classified Kokborok as “Vulnerable” in its Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger, indicating that while the language is still in use, it is at risk due to various socio-cultural pressures.
Statement 4 is correct: Kokborok is recognised as one of the official/state languages of Tripura, alongside Bengali and English.
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