Which Statement Is NOT True of the Languages Spoken in South

question 215

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the languages spoken in South Asia?

• A) Hundreds of distinct languages are spoken in the region.
• B) Some of the languages spoken in the region developed as a result of long periods of isolation experienced by particular groups.
• C) Hindi is the native language of the majority of the South Asian people.
• D) Both Hindi and English are commonly spoken in the region.

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