Question

Malayalam language was received classical language status in the year:
1. 2012
2. 2013
3. 2014
4. 2015
5.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 2013

The correct answer is 2013.

• Following are criteria to define the eligibility of language to be considered for classification as “classical language”:
  • Extraordinary antiquity of its early transcripts or verified history over a period of 1500-2000 years.
  • A body of ancient literature or texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generations of speakers.
  • The literary tradition should be original and unique, and certainly not hired from another language community.
• A Centre of excellence for studies in classical languages is also there in India.
• All the classical languages are also listed in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution.
• The Ministry of Culture is the nodal ministry providing guidelines for classical languages.
• Currently six languages i.e, Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Odia enjoy the classical language status.
• The Government of India declared Tamil as the Classical Language of India in 2004.
• Sanskrit was given the status as a Classical Language of India in 2005.
• In 2008 Kannada and Telugu were given the status as a Classical Language of India.
• Malayalam was declared as a classical language in 2013.
• In 2014, Odia was also given the status of the Classical language