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What is the percentage of Tamils in the population of India?
What is the percentage of Tamils in the population of India?
- 7.2%
- 3.5%
- 5.9% (correct)
- 10%
Where are the Tamils concentrated in Sri Lanka?
Where are the Tamils concentrated in Sri Lanka?
- In the northern region
- In the central region
- Excluding Eelam Moors (correct)
- In the eastern region
What is the significance of the Tamil language?
What is the significance of the Tamil language?
- Primarily a spoken language
- Derived from Sanskrit
- One of the world's longest-surviving classical languages (correct)
- Introduced in the 18th century
Where do the Tamils trace their ancestry mainly to?
Where do the Tamils trace their ancestry mainly to?
What are people considered if they speak Tamil and are born in Tamil clans?
What are people considered if they speak Tamil and are born in Tamil clans?
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Tamil Population in India
Tamil Population in India
5.9% of the population of India.
Tamil Concentration in Sri Lanka
Tamil Concentration in Sri Lanka
Excluding Eelam Moors, they are concentrated in Sri Lanka.
Significance of Tamil
Significance of Tamil
It is one of the world's longest-surviving classical languages.
Ancestry of Tamils
Ancestry of Tamils
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Who are Tamils?
Who are Tamils?
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Study Notes
Tamil Population and Distribution
- Tamils make up approximately 60-70 million people in India, which is around 5-6% of the total Indian population.
- In Sri Lanka, Tamils are concentrated in the Northern and Eastern provinces, which are often referred to as the Tamil-majority regions.
Tamil Language and Identity
- The Tamil language is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India and is considered a classical language, with a rich literary and cultural heritage.
- Tamils trace their ancestry mainly to the ancient Tamil kingdoms of southern India, particularly the Chola, Chera, and Pandya dynasties.
- People who speak Tamil and are born in Tamil clans are considered Tamils, implying a shared cultural and linguistic identity.
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