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Where is Tamil an official language?
Where is Tamil an official language?
Tamil is an official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the sovereign nations of Sri Lanka and Singapore, and the Indian Union territory of Puducherry.
In how many South Indian states is Tamil spoken by significant minorities?
In how many South Indian states is Tamil spoken by significant minorities?
Tamil is spoken by significant minorities in the four other South Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
How is Tamil described in the Constitution of India?
How is Tamil described in the Constitution of India?
Tamil is one of 22 scheduled languages in the Constitution of India and was the first to be classified as a classical language of India.
How long has recorded Tamil literature been documented?
How long has recorded Tamil literature been documented?
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When is the earliest period of Tamil literature, Sangam literature, dated from?
When is the earliest period of Tamil literature, Sangam literature, dated from?
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