The criteria for declaring a language as a Classical Language in India emphasize its antiquity, rich literary tradition, originality, and distinctiveness from modern forms.
The first language declared as the classical language in India is
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2019 · Topic: Official Language (The Eighth Schedule to the Constitution and recognised languages)
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