Consider the following statements: 1. India has six classical languages. 2. All the centres for classical languages function under the aegis of the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL). 3. Classical languages have a rich body of ancient literature considered as valuable heritage. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.India has six classical languages.
2.All the centres for classical languages function under the aegis of the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL).
3.Classical languages have a rich body of ancient literature considered as valuable heritage.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. India officially recognizes six languages as classical: Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia. Classical languages are recognized for their rich literary tradition and valuable ancient literature, which is considered an important part of cultural heritage.

Statement 2 is incorrect. While four of the centers for classical languages (Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia) operate under the CIIL, the center for Tamil is autonomous, and Sanskrit is promoted through dedicated universities that receive direct funding from the Union Education Ministry.

Source: The Hindu

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