Multiple choice general knowledge foreign languages

The oldest Indian Language is

  1. Telugu

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Punjabi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is the oldest surviving classical language in India, with a continuous literary tradition spanning over 2,000 years since the Sangam period (300 BCE to 300 CE). It was the first Indian language to be declared a classical language by the Government of India in 2004. Telugu, Hindi, and Punjabi developed later.

AI explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand the history of languages in India.

Option A) Telugu - This option is incorrect because Telugu is not the oldest Indian language.

Option B) Hindi - This option is incorrect because Hindi is not the oldest Indian language. Hindi is one of the most widely spoken languages in India today, but it is derived from Sanskrit and has evolved over time.

Option C) Tamil - This option is correct because Tamil is considered the oldest Indian language. Tamil has a rich history that dates back over 2,000 years and is one of the classical languages of India.

Option D) Punjabi - This option is incorrect because Punjabi is not the oldest Indian language. Punjabi is primarily spoken in the state of Punjab and is derived from the Indo-Aryan language family.

The correct answer is C) Tamil. This option is correct because Tamil is considered the oldest Indian language with a history that dates back thousands of years.

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