The Tamil Language and Culture Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is Tamil?

Tamil is a Dravidian language natively spoken by the Tamil people of South Asia.

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?

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.