Which of the following statements about English in India are true?

1. A. India has one of the largest English-using populations in the world.
2. B. No Indian group claims English as its mother tongue.
3. C. Over fifty per cent of Indians speak English fluently.
4. D. English is the principal language of commerce.
5. E. Hindi has supplanted English as the link language.

1. AA and D only
2. BB and C only
3. CC and E only
4. DD and E only

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Correct answer: A. A and D only

Explanation

Anglo-Indians claim English as their mother tongue, only around a tenth of Indians speak it, and English remains the inter-state link language.