Question

What is the best designation for the parent language of the Indo-European family?

• A. Aryan
• B. Indo-Germanic
• C. Proto-European
• D. Indo-European

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Indo-European

Though names like Aryan, Indo-Germanic, Proto-European have been used, Indo-European is considered the best term because it covers most of the languages of India and Europe, marking their geographical boundaries as well.