Q1. লিঙ্গুইস্তিক সর্ভে ওফ ইন্দিয়া
- LSI: Monumental survey by Sir G.A. Grierson (1894-1928).
- Aim: Document, classify, enumerate diverse languages of British India.
- Output: 11 volumes, covering ~364 languages and hundreds of dialects.
- Methodology: Data collected via vast network of local informants.
Answer: The Linguistic Survey of India (LSI) was a monumental project led by Sir George Abraham Grierson, conducted from 1894 to 1928. Its primary aim was to systematically document, classify, and enumerate the diverse languages and dialects across British India. This comprehensive undertaking produced 11 volumes, detailing approximately 364 languages and hundreds of dialects. Grierson employed an extensive network of local informants to compile this unprecedented linguistic record of the subcontinent....