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Who invented Konkani?

A. Namadeva

B. T. Sivasankar

C. M. R. Sachdev

D. None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution (By Examveda Team)

The first reference of the name Konkani is in "Abhanga 263" of the 13th century Hindu Marathi saint poet, Namadeva (1270 - 1350). Konkani has been known by a variety of names, Canarim, Concanim, Gomantaki, Bramana, and Goani. Learned Marathi speakers tend to call it Gomantaki.

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