The Linguistic Society of India was founded in ______.

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) 1928

Explanation:
• The Linguistic Society of India (LSI) was founded in 1928.
• It was established during the fifth Oriental Conference held at Lahore.
• The primary objective was the advancement of the scientific study of language and literature in India.

Information Booster:
• Key Figures: Prof. Suniti Kumar Chatterji, a doyen of Indian linguistics, played a pivotal role in its growth.
• Publication: The society publishes the journal "Indian Linguistics."
• Headquarters: The society is currently based at the Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute in Pune.

Additional Knowledge:
• 1924 (Option A): This year is significant for the Belgaum Session of INC (presided by Gandhi), but not for the LSI.
• Context: The society was formed when the study of linguistics was transitioning from traditional philology to modern scientific linguistics in India.