GS PrelimsPolityMiscellaneous2014 Consider the following languages:
1. Gujarati
2. Kannada
3. Telugu
Which of the above has/have been declared as 'Classical Language/ Languages' by the Government?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. The Government of India has declared certain languages as 'Classical Languages' based on criteria such as high antiquity of its early texts, a body of ancient literature considered valuable heritage, original literary tradition, and discontinuity between the classical form and its later forms or offshoots.
2. Gujarati: While an ancient and important language, Gujarati has not been declared a Classical Language by the Government of India.
3. Kannada: Kannada was declared a Classical Language in 2008.
4. Telugu: Telugu was also declared a Classical Language in 2008.
5. Other languages declared as Classical Languages include Tamil (2004), Sanskrit (2005), Malayalam (2013), and Odia (2014).
Therefore, among the given options, Kannada (2) and Telugu (3) have been declared as 'Classical Languages'.
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