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How many Indian languages have been declared endangered by UNESCO?

How many Indian languages have been declared endangered by UNESCO? Correct Answer 197

The UNESCO Atlas of World Languages in Danger 2010 includes a list of approximately 2,500 endangered languages from around the world. 

Key Points

  • According to UNESCO, 197 languages in India are endangered, of which 81 are vulnerable, 63 are definitely endangered, six are severely endangered, 42 are critically endangered, and five are already extinct.
  • Andaman and Nicobar, an Indian union territory, tops the list with 11 critically endangered languages, most of which are tribal dialects. Manipur has the most endangered languages, with seven, followed by Himachal Pradesh, which has four.

Additional Information

  • The World Atlas of Languages (WAL) is an online platform that reflects the global linguistic diversity landscape's dynamism and depth.
  • It provides accurate, reliable, up-to-date, and robust language data for the entire world.
  • The World Atlas of Languages is able to capture linguistic diversity shifts quickly by leveraging scientific and technological progress and drawing on data provided by trusted providers such as national governments, academia, and language communities.

Therefore,197 Indian languages have been declared endangered by UNESCO.

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