In which year was Tamil declared a classical language by the Government of India?

Correct option is C

​The correct answer is (c) 2004.

Correct Answer Explanation:

• Tamil was declared a Classical Language by the Government of India in 2004.
• The declaration recognized Tamil for its rich cultural heritage and ancient history. It is one of the oldest languages in the world with a history of over 2,000 years and a vast body of literature.

Information about Other Options:

• (A) 2014 – Odia was declared a classical language in 2014.
• (B) 2005 – Sanskrit was declared as classical language in 2005
• (D) 2010 – Incorrect. The recognition of Tamil as a classical language happened earlier, in 2004.

Information Booster:

Classical Languages of India:

• In 2004, the Indian government began designating languages as "Classical Languages"
• Tamil (2004), Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia (2014) have been declared as classical languages by the Government of India.