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OPSC OCS 2023 · Question 17 of 97

India, as everyone knows, is a multi-lingual country. People often know three or more languages. In this context, which of the following statements is more correct?

General Studies

  1. AIn India about a quarter of the population is bilingual; and about a tenth is trilingualCorrect
  2. BIn India about half the population is bilingual; about one fifth is trilingual.
  3. CIn India about a third of the population is bilingual; about a tenth is trilingual.
  4. DIn India about three fourths of the population is bilingual and about a half is trilingual.

Answer: A. In India about a quarter of the population is bilingual; and about a tenth is trilingual

Explanation

Most suitable answer, As per 2011 census, 26% of Indians are bilingual and 7% are trilingual =As%20per%202011%20census%2C%2026,languages%20in%2091.4%25%20of%20cases.

Source: OPSC OCS Prelims 2023 GS Paper-I; answers per Apti Plus unofficial key

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