Question

Which of the following languages has influenced Indian English the most?

• A. French
• B. Russian
• C. Sanskrit
• D. Greek

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Sanskrit

Sanskrit has influenced Indian English the most, primarily through its impact on Hindi and other Indian languages, which have contributed many words to Indian English.

Examples of Sanskrit-derived words in Indian English:

• Guru (गुरु) → Teacher or spiritual leader

• Yoga (योग) → A spiritual and physical practice

• Mantra (मंत्र) → A sacred chant or guiding principle

• Karma (कर्म) → The principle of cause and effect

• Avatar (अवतार) → An incarnation or online persona

• French → Had some influence on English globally but not specifically on Indian English.

• Russian → Little to no direct influence on Indian English.

• Greek → Influenced English through scientific and philosophical terms but did not directly shape Indian English.