Multiple choice general knowledge

How many languages and dialects are spoken by people all over the world?

  1. 6000

  2. 9000

  3. 4000

  4. 1000

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ethnologue and linguistic databases estimate approximately 7,100 living languages worldwide. Including distinct dialects and regional variations, the total reaches around 9,000. The 6,000 and 4,000 options are too low, while 1,000 is far too few.