Q. Consider the following:
1.Marathi
2.Bengali
3.Assamese
4.Prakrit
5.Sanskrit
6.Odia
How many of the above languages have recently received the classical language status?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation – The Union Cabinet has approved classical language status for Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit. Previously included classical languages are – Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Sanskrit, and Odia. Classical language status is typically granted to languages that have a rich heritage and historical significance.
Source: The Hindu
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