What is the role of Halbi in Central Indian tribal society?

It serves as a crucial 'lingua franca' or trade language for various tribal groups in the Bastar region who speak different mother tongues.

Linguistic Geography

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Exam Year

2018

Evidence Source

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ID: ART_MIS_2018_78 Ref: Linguistic Survey of India by G.A. Grierson

Halbi is related to which language family?

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Correct Option: A

Halbi belongs to the Indo-Aryan language family. It is spoken in Central India, particularly in Chhattisgarh, and is closely related to Odia and Marathi.