SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – Language

SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – Language

SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – Language

Mother Tongue, Home Language & Multilingualism

Q1. Mother tongue most commonly refers to:
  • A. The language learned first in childhood
  • B. The language of the workplace
  • C. The language of the government
  • D. The language of the internet
Correct Answer: A. The language learned first in childhood
Q2. Home language refers to:
  • A. The language used in the home for daily communication
  • B. The first language only
  • C. A scheduled language
  • D. A classical language
Correct Answer: A. The language used in the home for daily communication
Q3. In which kind of household may home language differ from mother tongue?
  • A. Inter-community or migrant families
  • B. All families always
  • C. Only urban single-language families
  • D. Never any household
Correct Answer: A. Inter-community or migrant families
Q4. A “second language” (L2) refers to:
  • A. A language learned after the first
  • B. The same as mother tongue
  • C. A foreign language only
  • D. A classical language
Correct Answer: A. A language learned after the first
Q5. A “link language” is one that:
  • A. Connects speakers of different mother tongues
  • B. Has no script
  • C. Is only spoken in court
  • D. Is purely written
Correct Answer: A. Connects speakers of different mother tongues
Q6. Which language serves as a link language within Assam?
  • A. Assamese
  • B. Sanskrit
  • C. French
  • D. Latin
Correct Answer: A. Assamese
Q7. How many languages are listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution (current count)?
  • A. Twenty-two
  • B. Sixteen
  • C. Twenty-eight
  • D. Eighteen
Correct Answer: A. Twenty-two
Q8. Which is a Classical Language status granted by the Government of India?
  • A. Tamil
  • B. Punjabi
  • C. Marathi
  • D. Bengali
Correct Answer: A. Tamil
Q9. The Three-Language Formula was first proposed in the:
  • A. 1960s
  • B. 1990s
  • C. 1850s
  • D. 2020s
Correct Answer: A. 1960s
Q10. NEP 2020 recommends mother-tongue medium of instruction at least up to:
  • A. Grade 5
  • B. Grade 1 only
  • C. Grade 12
  • D. No grade
Correct Answer: A. Grade 5
Q11. Why does NEP 2020 emphasise the mother tongue?
  • A. Children learn best in the language they use at home
  • B. It is easier to print
  • C. Other languages are banned
  • D. Foreign languages are useless
Correct Answer: A. Children learn best in the language they use at home
Q12. Which is a major Indian language spoken in Assam besides Assamese?
  • A. Bodo
  • B. Tamil
  • C. Marathi
  • D. Telugu
Correct Answer: A. Bodo
Q13. A “regional language” refers to:
  • A. A language tied to a particular geographical region
  • B. A computer language
  • C. An ancient script
  • D. A trade jargon
Correct Answer: A. A language tied to a particular geographical region
Q14. Multilingual exposure from birth is best regarded as:
  • A. A resource
  • B. A problem
  • C. A delay
  • D. A burden
Correct Answer: A. A resource
Q15. First language (L1) generally means:
  • A. The earliest acquired language
  • B. The official language
  • C. A foreign language
  • D. A second language
Correct Answer: A. The earliest acquired language
Q16. Which language is the official language of Assam?
  • A. Assamese
  • B. Bengali
  • C. Hindi
  • D. English
Correct Answer: A. Assamese
Q17. Hindi and English in India primarily serve as:
  • A. Link languages
  • B. Classical languages
  • C. Tribal languages
  • D. Foreign liturgy
Correct Answer: A. Link languages
Q18. Mother-tongue-based multilingual education supports:
  • A. Cognitive development and academic achievement
  • B. Slower learning
  • C. Less self-confidence
  • D. Cultural erosion
Correct Answer: A. Cognitive development and academic achievement
Q19. In sociolinguistic research, mother tongue is sometimes used to mean:
  • A. Language of one’s ethnic/ancestral community
  • B. The language of toys
  • C. Sign language
  • D. A computer dialect
Correct Answer: A. Language of one’s ethnic/ancestral community
Q20. A scheduled language of India means a language that is:
  • A. Officially recognised in the Eighth Schedule
  • B. Forbidden in schools
  • C. Spoken only abroad
  • D. Used only in cinema
Correct Answer: A. Officially recognised in the Eighth Schedule

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