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Question

Which of the following is the correct sequence in descending order of the person, using as mother tongue:

1. Bengali
2. Marathi
3. Tamil
4. Telugu

Select correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 1,4,2,3

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1,4,2,3”.
Based on the number of native speakers in India, the correct sequence is: 1, 4, 2, 3

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