Which among the following statements are true?

1. A. Miscegenation is a sexual relationship or marriage between people of the same race.
2. B. A creole is a language that develops from a pidgin and becomes a community's mother tongue.
3. C. Indian tribal people are popularly called Aboriginals.
4. D. A mulatto is a person of mixed white and black ancestry.
5. E. The indigenous population of Australia is called Red Indians.

1. A(A) and (E) only
2. B(B) and (C) only
3. C(C) and (D) only
4. D(B) and (D) only

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Correct answer: D. (B) and (D) only

Explanation

Miscegenation means mixing between races; Indian tribal communities are Adivasis or Scheduled Tribes; Australia's first peoples are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. B and D are correct definitions (the second now dated and offensive).