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According to A. K. Ramanujan, how did he describe Tamil?
According to A. K. Ramanujan, how did he describe Tamil?
- A language with a rich classical tradition
- The oldest classical language in the world
- The only language of contemporary India which is recognizably continuous with a classical past (correct)
- A language with a diverse literary heritage
Where is Tamil spoken by significant minorities in South India?
Where is Tamil spoken by significant minorities in South India?
- Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand
- Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Punjab
- Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (correct)
- Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand
Which countries, other than India, have Tamil as an official language?
Which countries, other than India, have Tamil as an official language?
- Malaysia and Myanmar
- Sri Lanka and Singapore (correct)
- United Kingdom and United States
- Canada and Australia
What is the earliest period of Tamil literature called and when is it dated from?
What is the earliest period of Tamil literature called and when is it dated from?
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Which territories, other than Tamil Nadu, have Tamil as an official language in India?
Which territories, other than Tamil Nadu, have Tamil as an official language in India?
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