Question

Which English variety follows British spelling but sometimes simplifies words like color instead of colour?

• A. American English
• B. Indian English
• C. African English
• D. Australian English

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Indian English

Indian English generally follows British spelling but sometimes adopts simplified forms influenced by American English or local usage.

Spelling Features of Indian English

✔ Follows British Spelling:

• Colour (instead of color)

• Centre (instead of center)

• Defence (instead of defense)

• Travelling (instead of traveling)

✔ Some Simplifications & Variations:

• Program (instead of programme) → Common in technical/IT contexts.

• Tire (instead of tyre) → Used in mechanics, influenced by American English.

• Cheque (instead of check for banking) → British form is retained.