Tamil Language and Culture Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>The only language of contemporary India which is recognizably continuous with a classical past</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long has recorded Tamil literature been documented for?

    <p>Over 2000 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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