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What is the total number of native Kannada speakers?
Around 44 million
Which script is used to write the Kannada language?
Kannada script, evolved from the Kadamba script
Where was a center for the study of classical Kannada established in July 2011?
Central Institute of Indian Languages in Mysore
How long has Kannada literature been presented with Jnanapith awards?
Over a thousand years
In which state is Kannada the official and administrative language?
Karnataka
Study Notes
Kannada Language
- There are approximately 40 million native Kannada speakers.
Kannada Script
- Kannada language is written in the Kannada script.
Center for Classical Kannada Studies
- A center for the study of classical Kannada was established in Mysore, Karnataka in July 2011.
Kannada Literature and Jnanapith Awards
- Kannada literature has been presented with Jnanapith awards for over 50 years.
Official Language
- Kannada is the official and administrative language of the state of Karnataka.
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