Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The oldest Indian language is:

  1. Telugu

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Punjabi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil is considered the oldest among major Indian languages still in use today, with a continuous literary tradition spanning over 2,000 years. It was declared a classical language of India by the Indian government. Telugu, Hindi, and Punjabi are ancient but Tamil has the oldest surviving literature among these options.

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