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Where is Tamil an official language?
Where is Tamil an official language?
- Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh
- United Kingdom, United States, and Canada
- Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Puducherry (correct)
- Malaysia, Myanmar, and South Africa
Where is Tamil spoken by significant minorities?
Where is Tamil spoken by significant minorities?
- Malaysia, Myanmar, and South Africa
- United Kingdom, United States, and Canada
- Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Puducherry
- Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands (correct)
How is the variety and quality of classical Tamil literature described in the text?
How is the variety and quality of classical Tamil literature described in the text?
- As the first to be classified as a classical language of India
- As one of the great classical traditions and literatures of the world (correct)
- As the only language of contemporary India which is recognizably continuous with a classical past
- As the oldest extant literature among Dravidian languages
What did A. K. Ramanujan describe Tamil as?
What did A. K. Ramanujan describe Tamil as?
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How long has recorded Tamil literature been documented for?
How long has recorded Tamil literature been documented for?
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Study Notes
Tamil Language
- Tamil is an official language in Singapore and Sri Lanka.
- Significant minorities speak Tamil in Malaysia, Mauritius, Fiji, and South Africa.
Classical Tamil Literature
- The variety and quality of classical Tamil literature is described as "rich" and "ancient".
- A. K. Ramanujan described Tamil as "one of the richest classical languages and literatures of India".
History of Tamil Literature
- Recorded Tamil literature has been documented for over 2,000 years.
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