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With reference to India, the terms ‘Halbi, Ho and Kui’ pertain to

Correct Answer D. Tribal languages

Explanation

Halbi, Ho, and Kui are indigenous tribal languages spoken across central and eastern India:

– Halbi: An Eastern Indo-Aryan language spoken predominantly by the Halba tribal community across the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Odisha, often serving as a regional lingua franca.
– Ho: An Austroasiatic (Munda sub-family) language spoken by the Ho tribal community across Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal, traditionally recorded in its distinct indigenous script called Warang Chiti.
– Kui: A South-Eastern Dravidian language spoken by the Kandha (Khond) tribe inhabiting the hilly forested tracts of southern and central Odisha.

Thus, these terms represent tribal languages — Option D.

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