Q. Which of the following are the criteria for declaring a language as classical language?
1. The language should have recorded history over a period of 1500-2000 years.
2. There should be continuity between classical language and its later forms.
3. The language should be original and not borrowed from another speech community.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Exp) Option c is the correct answer.
Criteria for declaring a language as classical language.
1) High antiquity of its early text / recorded history over a period of 1500-2000 years
2) It should be an ancient literature/texts considered as valuable heritage by generation of speakers.
3) Original literary tradition and not borrowed from another speech community.
4) Discontinuity between classical language and its later/ offshoot forms.
