Question

Konkani is a language whose origin can be traced back to the languages spoken by which of the following races?

• A. Dravidian race
• B. Indo-Aryan race
• C. Caucasoid race
• D. Negroid race

Answer 1

The correct option is B Indo-Aryan race

Konkani sounds similar to Marathi, and can be called as an Indo-Aryan language. According to historians, Indian people were of two races, the Dravidian race and the Indo-Aryan race. Some historians believe that the ancient Indian race in the Indus Valley Civilisation was initially the Dravidian race. This race is believed to have been displaced by the Indo-Aryan race who pushed the Dravidians to the southern part of India. The Dravidians established three main kingdoms in the South, the Cheras, Cholas, and Pandyas and their main languages were Tamil, Tulu, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada.