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What is the official language status of Malayalam in Kerala?

It is a recognized language

It is a minority language

It has official language status (correct)

It does not have official language status

Where is Malayalam spoken as the primary language?

Karnataka

Tamil Nadu

Lakshadweep (correct)

Mahé district

How many people in India speak Malayalam?

10 million

50 million

20 million

34 million (correct)

In which year was Malayalam designated a 'Classical Language of India'?

2013 Signup and view all the answers

Where is Malayalam spoken by linguistic minorities in the neighbouring states?

Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada districts of Karnataka Signup and view all the answers

Where is Malayalam spoken?

Kerala, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry Signup and view all the answers

How many people in India speak Malayalam?

34 million Signup and view all the answers

What is the official language status of Malayalam in India?

Official language status in Kerala and Puducherry (Mahé) Signup and view all the answers

Where is Malayalam spoken by linguistic minorities in the neighbouring states?

Karnataka and Tamil Nadu Signup and view all the answers

Why is Malayalam spoken in the Persian Gulf countries?

Large populations of Malayali expatriates Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Malayalam Language Status

Malayalam is the official language of Kerala, a state in India.
It is spoken as the primary language in Kerala.

Speakers and Distribution

Approximately 38 million people in India speak Malayalam.
Malayalam is spoken by linguistic minorities in the neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep.
It is also spoken by expatriates in the Persian Gulf countries, primarily due to Kerala's historical trade and cultural ties with the region.

Recognition and Classification

Malayalam was designated a 'Classical Language of India' in 2013.
This recognition acknowledges the language's rich literary heritage and cultural significance.

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Test your knowledge of the Malayalam language with this quiz! From its unique script to its rich literary history, challenge yourself with questions about this Dravidian language spoken in Kerala, India.