Question

Malayalam language was declared as 'classical language' in the year of ?

• A. 2011
• B. 2012
• C. 2013
• D. 2014

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 2013

The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists 22 languages, which have been referred to as scheduled languages and given recognition, status and official encouragement. In addition, the Government of India has awarded the distinction of classical language to Kannada,Malayalam, Odia, Sanskrit, Tamil and Telugu. Classical language status is given to languages which have a rich heritage and independent nature