Question

2. What language do the people of Manipur speak?
(1) Assamese (11) Maithailon (iii) Mizo​

Answer 1

manipur speaks maithailon

Answer 2

Corrected question:

What language do the people of Manipur speak?

(1) Assamese (ii) Maithailon (iii) Mizo​

Corrected answer:

The people of Manipur speak the Maithailon language. (option ii)

• Manipuri language is also known as Meitei or Meetei.
• It is a Sino-Tibetan language and the predominant language and the lingua franca in the Indian state of Manipur.
• The language Meitei is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Assam and Tripura and is one of the 22 official languages in India.
• There are various languages spoken in Manipur, such as the Tangkhul, Kuki, Lusai, Hmar, Paite and Thadou. Even, five other languages are used for the instructions in schools and examinations.
• However, the Manipuri language has its script and is known as the Meitei Mayek.
• People in Manipur can also speak English and other languages fluently.

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