Correct option is C
The correct answer is (C) 21.
Explanation: As per the Family-Wise Grouping of the 122 Scheduled and Non-Scheduled Languages (2001), 21 languages are included in the Indo-Aryan language family.
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- Indo-Aryan languages are a major branch of the Indo-European language family.
- Examples: Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Marathi.
- Current Status: Spoken by the majority in northern and central India.
- Ministry and Minister: Ministry of Education, Government of India, headed by Dharmendra Pradhan. (2025)