Which of the following languages was NOT given the Classical Language status by the Government of India in 2017?

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  1. Malayalam
  2. Kannada
  3. Prakrit
  4. Sanskrit

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Option 3 : Prakrit
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The correct answer is Prakrit.

Key Points

  • Prakrit has not been designated as a classical language by the Government of India.
  • Hindi is given the status of the official language of the nation by using article 343 of the constitution.
  • An independent literary tradition and a large and ancient body of written literature are the features of classical language.
  • Typically dead languages are classified as classical language.
  • In India, there are 6 languages that are classified as classical language.

Additional Information

  • Tamil was the first language to be declared as a classical language in India in 2004.
  • Malayalam was declared as a classical language in India in 2013.
  • Kannada was declared as a classical language in India in 2008.
  • Sanskrit was declared as a classical language in India in 2005.
  • The guidelines regarding classical languages are provided by the ministry of culture.
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