With reference to Central Institute of Classical Tamil, consider the following statements: The institute is engaged in the task of developing Tamil through various programmes of its own. It is an autonomous Institute of higher research, functioning under the Ministry of Culture. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. With reference to Central Institute of Classical Tamil, consider the following statements:
1. The institute is engaged in the task of developing Tamil through various programmes of its own.
2. It is an autonomous Institute of higher research, functioning under the Ministry of Culture.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Statement 1 is correct: To carry out higher research on Classical Tamil at international levels not to be found elsewhere globally.

The institute is engaged in the task of developing Tamil through various programmes of its own.
The institute is also responsible for the Kural Peedam Award. It is a lifetime achievement presidential award given to eminent scholars of classical Tamil.
Located in: Chennai

Statement 2 is incorrect: It functions under Min of Education.

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