Which of the following languages is/are spoken in Meghalaya?

1) Kokborok

2) Garo

3) Khasi

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

• Garo and Khasi are the two major languages spoken in Meghalaya, both recognized as associate official languages of the state.
• These languages are primarily spoken by the Garo and Khasi tribes, two of the three major tribal communities in Meghalaya.
• Kokborok, on the other hand, is spoken in Tripura, not in Meghalaya.

Information Booster:

Languages of Meghalaya:

• Khasi: Spoken mainly in the Khasi Hills, it belongs to the Austroasiatic language family.
• Garo: Spoken predominantly in the Garo Hills, it is part of the Tibeto-Burman language family.
• Pnar (or Jaintia): Another important language spoken by the Jaintia tribe in Meghalaya.

These languages are rich in oral traditions, and efforts have been made to preserve them through literature, education, and media.

Additional Knowledge:

Kokborok:

• Spoken mainly in Tripura, by the Tripuri (Borok) people.
• It is recognized as an official language of Tripura, alongside Bengali and English.