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Linguistic Obsession, Regionalism, and Parochialism

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An extremist outfit called 'M' in a state called 'Y' wants a ban on all other languages apart from the local language, 'Z'. It has blackened several billboards that promoted their brands in the English language. It wants the state government to ban all other languages in the state, and to make 'Z' the medium of instruction across the region. Anyone who cannot speak 'Z' is attacked by members of 'M'.

The actions of 'M' are a reflection of __________.

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linguistic obsession

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regionalism

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parochialism

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casteism

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The correct option is A linguistic obsession
In the above situation, the fringe outfit wanted everyone in the state to use 'Z', and no other language was tolerated. Such a belief in the supremacy of one language over others is a reflection of linguistic obsession, also known as linguistic chauvinism.

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