Question:

Which of the following are branches of Dravidian language in India? Choose the correct option.
I. Central Dravidian
II. East Dravidian
III. South Dravidian
IV. North Dravidian

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Dravidian languages are divided into North, Central, and South branches—East Dravidian is not among the standard classifications.
  • Only I, II and III
  • Only II, III and IV
  • Only I, III and IV
  • Only I, II and IV
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The Dravidian language family in India is classified into four major branches:
Central Dravidian: Includes languages like Kolami and Parji.
South Dravidian: Includes major languages like Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
North Dravidian: Includes languages like Kurukh and Malto. East Dravidian is not a recognized branch in the standard classification of Dravidian languages. Hence, the correct answer is (C) Only I, III and IV.
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