Question : As of 31st May 2020, how many languages enjoy the status of classical language in India?
Option 1: 7
Option 2: 5
Option 3: 4
Option 4: 6
Correct Answer: 6
Solution : The correct answer is 6 .
India recognizes six languages, Tamil, Telugu, Sanskrit, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia as classical languages. Tamil was the first to receive this status in 2004. The classification emphasizes their historical and cultural significance. Following Schedule VIII of the Indian Constitution, 22 languages, including these classical languages, are recognized as Scheduled languages.
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