To answer this question, we need to understand the World Tamil Conference and its history.
The World Tamil Conference is an international gathering of Tamil scholars, poets, and intellectuals held to promote and celebrate the Tamil language and its rich cultural heritage. It aims to bring together Tamil speakers from around the world to exchange ideas, discuss Tamil literature, and preserve and promote the Tamil language.
Madurai, a city in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, has hosted multiple World Tamil Conferences throughout its history.
Option A) First - This option is incorrect because Madurai did not host the first World Tamil Conference. The first World Tamil Conference was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 1966.
Option B) Third - This option is incorrect because Madurai did not host the third World Tamil Conference. The third World Tamil Conference was held in Paris, France, in 1970.
Option C) Fifth - This option is correct because Madurai hosted the fifth World Tamil Conference. The fifth World Tamil Conference was held in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, in 1981.
Option D) Seventh - This option is incorrect because Madurai did not host the seventh World Tamil Conference. The seventh World Tamil Conference was held in Mauritius in 1995.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C) Fifth. Madurai hosted the fifth World Tamil Conference in 1981.