Q282
Which of the following language was given the status of "Classical language" by the central government-
A.
Gujarati
B.
Tamil
AnswerC.
Marathi
D.
Bengali
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Currently there are six languages that enjoy the 'Classical' status in India: Tamil (declared in 2004), Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia (2014). Classical language is the official status accorded by Government of India. The onus to designate classical status rest upon the Ministry of Culture.