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Where is Tamil an official language?
Where is Tamil an official language?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu (correct)
In which country is Tamil not spoken by a significant minority?
In which country is Tamil not spoken by a significant minority?
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- United States
- Myanmar (correct)
Which South Indian state does not have a significant Tamil-speaking minority?
Which South Indian state does not have a significant Tamil-speaking minority?
- Telangana
- Karnataka
- Andhra Pradesh
- Kerala (correct)
Which territory was the first to classify Tamil as a classical language of India?
Which territory was the first to classify Tamil as a classical language of India?
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Which community natively speaks Tamil in Sri Lanka?
Which community natively speaks Tamil in Sri Lanka?
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Study Notes
Official Language Status
- Tamil is an official language in Sri Lanka and Singapore.
Geographic Distribution
- Tamil is not spoken by a significant minority in Nepal.
- There is no significant Tamil-speaking minority in the South Indian state of Kerala.
Classical Language Status
- The Union Territory of Puducherry was the first to classify Tamil as a classical language of India.
Native Speakers
- The Sri Lankan Tamil community natively speaks Tamil in Sri Lanka.
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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 India and Sri Lanka.
