Multiple choice general knowledge culture

In which year tamil is declared as semmozhi (Classical language )

  1. 1985

  2. 2004

  3. 2009

  4. 2000
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil was declared a Classical Language (Semmozhi) by the Government of India in 2004, making it the first language to receive this status. This recognition honors Tamil's ancient literary tradition (Sangam literature) dating back over 2000 years. 2009 is when the Classical Language status scheme was formalized.

AI explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand the history of Tamil being declared as a classical language.

Option A) 1985 - This option is incorrect because Tamil was not declared as a classical language in 1985.

Option B) 2004 - This option is correct because Tamil was declared as a classical language in 2004. The Government of India officially recognized Tamil as a classical language on 17th September 2004.

Option C) 2009 - This option is incorrect because Tamil was declared as a classical language in 2004, not 2009.

Option D) 2000 - This option is incorrect because Tamil was declared as a classical language in 2004, not 2000.

The correct answer is Option B) 2004. Tamil was declared as a classical language in 2004 by the Government of India.

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