As of the time this question was likely framed (and even currently, prior to any potential future additions), the languages declared as Classical Languages by the Government of India are Tamil (2004), Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia (2014). Among the given options, Kannada (2) and Telugu (3) have been declared as Classical Languages. Gujarati (1) has not been declared a Classical Language.
Consider the following languages : 1. Gujarati 2. Kannada 3. Telugu Which of the above has/have been declared as 'Classical Language/ Languages' by the Government?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2014 · Topic: Official Language (The Eighth Schedule to the Constitution and recognised languages)
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