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Apart from India, in which of the following two countries, Tamil is an official language? 
Question

Apart from India, in which of the following two countries, Tamil is an official language? 

A.

Mauritius and Malaysia

B.

Malaysia and Indonesia

C.

Sri Lanka and Mauritius

D.

Sri Lanka and Singapore

Correct option is D

Correct Answer:(d) Sri Lanka and Singapore

Explanation:
Tamil is an official language in Sri Lanka and Singapore. In Sri Lanka, it is one of the two official languages alongside Sinhala, while in Singapore, Tamil is one of the four official languages.

Information Booster:

  • Sri Lanka: Tamil is used in administration and is widely spoken in the Northern and Eastern provinces.

  • Singapore: Tamil is used in government, education, and media.

  • Tamil has a rich history and is one of the longest-surviving classical languages.

  • Tamil is recognized as an official language for Tamil-speaking communities.

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