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3. There are 123 languages spoken in Nepal.

4. The Chhetri share the largest portion of population in Nepal.
5. The government of Nepal has managed the provision of primary
education in mother tongue.

II. Answer the following questions:
1. What is composition of population?

2. Explain the importance of composition of population?
3. How many ethnic groups are living in Nepal according to the census
BS 2068 ?

4. Explain the composition of population by language?
5. In what ways is mother tongue preserved by the government?

Community Work

Collect the data of males and females living in your community of various ages,
their occupation and literacy. Make a table and fill it.

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