Question

......... is a branch of anthropology that was engaged in studying the origin, nature, meaning and development of language and also describing and classifying languages into families and subfamilies on the basis of their similarities and dissimilarities.

• A. Bio-cultural Anthropology
• B. Socio-Cultural Anthropology
• C. Linguistic Anthropology
• D. Archaeological Anthropology

Hint:

Linguistic Anthropology focuses on language, its social role, and classification into families based on linguistic features.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Linguistic Anthropology, a branch of anthropology, investigates language, its development, and its impact on society and culture. It involves categorizing languages into families and subfamilies by identifying similarities and differences.
Final Answer: \[\boxed{\text{The correct answer is (3) Linguistic Anthropology.}}\]