Which of the following language families is the most controversial amongst modern linguists?

Quiz Options

• Dravidian
• Sino-Tibetan
• Indo-European
• Altaic

Explanation

The Altaic family is highly controversial because most modern linguists believe the similarities between Turkic, Mongolic, and Tungusic languages result from intense borrowing rather than a common ancestor. While once widely accepted, it is now largely considered a "Sprachbund" or language area rather than a valid genetic grouping.