SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN ART

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following language has been given the status of classical language by Central Government
A
Gujarati
B
Tamil
C
Marathi
D
Malayalam
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Six languages in India namely Tamil, Telugu, Sanskrit, Kannada, Malayalam and Odia have been given the status of classical language. The first language to be accorded with that status is Tamil. Tamil was declared classical language back in 2004.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 2004 Tamil was declared a classical language of India, meaning that it met three criteria: its origins are ancient; it has an independent tradition; and it possesses a considerable body of ancient literature.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complete answer: Six Indian languages have been designated as classical languages: Tamil, Telugu, Sanskrit, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia. Tamil is the first language to be given that rank.

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