Question

‘A language is most easily leant when it is in tune with the social context. To teach an Indian child in English at the primary stage ... strengthens distinctions of class and status and warps the mind. Failure to resort to regional languages in literacy campaigns also hampers their success'.

Which of the following best summaries the argument of the passage above?

Options

• Learning English warps the mind

• Language policy should be devised with an eye to social context

• Literacy campaigns in India have failed

• English should be taught at the secondary school level

Answer 1

Language policy should be devised with an eye to social context

Explanation:

The argument discusses the importance of social context in making learning a language easier and effective. 'Language policy should be devised with an eye to social context.' summarizes the argument effectively.