Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages

The oldest Indian language is:

  1. Telugu

  2. Hindu

  3. Tamil

  4. Punjabi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is considered one of the oldest surviving classical languages in India, with a history spanning over 2,000 years. It has the oldest surviving literature among Dravidian languages. Other options like Telugu are also ancient but not as old as Tamil. Note that 'Hindu' is a religion, not a language.

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