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Classical Language Status — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2015 (Odia)

Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?

  1. Odia
  2. Konkani
  3. Bhojpuri
  4. Assamese

Explanation

Option (a) is correct
  • At the time this question was asked, Odia was the most recent language to be granted Classical status, having been notified in February 2014. It became the sixth language to receive this recognition.

Infographic explaining classical languages in India, featuring a colorful map highlighting regions with classical languages and a timeline of languages recognized from 2004 to 2024. It includes criteria for declaring a language classical, benefits from the Ministry of Education, and images of cultural symbols and texts associated with each language.

Answer: (a) Odia; Difficulty Level: Easy
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