5 Questions
Where is Tamil an official language?
Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Puducherry
Where is Tamil spoken by significant minorities?
Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
How is the variety and quality of classical Tamil literature described in the text?
As one of the great classical traditions and literatures of the world
What did A. K. Ramanujan describe Tamil as?
The only language of contemporary India which is recognizably continuous with a classical past
How long has recorded Tamil literature been documented for?
Over 2000 years
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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