Tamil Language Quiz

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Which countries, other than India, have Tamil as an official language?

United Kingdom and United States
Canada and Australia
Malaysia and Myanmar
Sri Lanka and Singapore (correct)

Where is Tamil spoken by significant minorities in South India?

Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Punjab
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha
Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana (correct)
Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram

Which territories, other than Tamil Nadu, have Tamil as an official language?

Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands (correct)
Manipur and Nagaland
Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
Goa and Sikkim

How long has recorded Tamil literature been documented for?

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

When is the earliest period of Tamil literature, Sangam literature, dated from?

<p>c. 300 BC until AD 300 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Tamil - Official Language

Tamil is an official language in Sri Lanka and Singapore, along with India.

Tamil in South India

Tamil is spoken by significant minorities in Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, in addition to Tamil Nadu.

Tamil - Other Official Territories

Besides Tamil Nadu, Tamil is an official language in Puducherry and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Tamil Literature - Recorded History

Recorded Tamil literature has been documented for over 2000 years.

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Sangam Literature - Dating

Sangam literature, the earliest period of Tamil literature, is dated from c. 300 BC until AD 300.

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Study Notes

Tamil Language

Tamil is an official language in countries other than India, specifically in Sri Lanka and Singapore.
In South India, significant minorities speak Tamil in Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
Territories other than Tamil Nadu where Tamil is an official language include Puducherry and Sri Lanka.

Tamil Literature

Recorded Tamil literature has been documented for over 2,000 years.
The earliest period of Tamil literature, known as Sangam literature, is dated from 500 BCE to 300 CE.

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Test your knowledge of the Tamil language with this quiz! Explore vocabulary, grammar, and cultural aspects of this Dravidian language spoken in South Asia.