
To which major language family does Malay (including Indonesian varieties) belong?
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Options:
- Austronesian
- Indo-European
- Altaic
- Niger–Congo
Correct answer: Austronesian
Explanation: Malay/Indonesian is Austronesian; Old Malay inscriptions like the Kedukan Bukit (dated 683 CE) show the family's presence in the region since the 7th century.
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