GS PrelimsGeography (World mapping)Regions and Countries in News2005

In which one of the following countries, is Tamil a major language?

A

Myanmar

B

Indonesia

C

Mauritius

D

Singapore

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The question asks in which of the listed countries Tamil is a major language. 2. Myanmar: Burmese is the official language. Tamil is spoken by a minority. 3. Indonesia: Indonesian is the official language. Tamil is spoken by a small minority. 4. Mauritius: English and French are official, Mauritian Creole is widely spoken. Tamil is spoken by a significant minority, but not typically considered 'major' in the context of national languages. 5. Singapore: English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil are the four official languages. Tamil holds official status and is used in education and media, making it a major language in the Singaporean context.

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