Q. Consider the following languages:
1.Tamil
2.Sanskrit
3.Malayalam
4.Odia
5.Kashmiri
How many of the above languages have been accorded the status of Classical Language?

[A] Only two

[B] Only three

[C] Only four

[D] All five

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation – The Indian classical languages, or the Shastriya Bhasha or the Semmozhi, is an umbrella term for the languages of India having high antiquity, and valuable, original and distinct literary heritage.  India officially recognizes six languages as Classical Languages: Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia.

Source: AIR

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