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Where is Tamil an official language?
Where is Tamil an official language?
Which country has a significant Tamil-speaking minority?
Which country has a significant Tamil-speaking minority?
What was Tamil classified as in the Constitution of India?
What was Tamil classified as in the Constitution of India?
Who described Tamil as 'the only language of contemporary India'?
Who described Tamil as 'the only language of contemporary India'?
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Which group natively speaks Tamil in Sri Lanka?
Which group natively speaks Tamil in Sri Lanka?
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Study Notes
Official Language Status
- Tamil is an official language in Singapore and Sri Lanka.
Tamil-Speaking Minority
- Malaysia has a significant Tamil-speaking minority.
Constitutional Classification
- In the Constitution of India, Tamil is classified as a classical language.
Linguistic Significance
- German scholar and Orientalist, Robert Caldwell, described Tamil as 'the only language of contemporary India which is a classical language in its own right'.
Native Speakers
- The Sri Lankan Tamil people natively speak Tamil in Sri Lanka.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the Tamil language and its cultural significance with this quiz. Explore vocabulary, grammar, and cultural aspects of Tamil-speaking regions in South Asia.
