Which of the following languages was assigned the status of a classical language in 2013?
ASanskrit
BTamil
CHindi
DMalayalam ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Malayalam
Explanation
Malayalam was granted classical-language status in 2013.
Sanskrit received classical status earlier, in 2005.
Tamil was the first to be declared classical, in 2004.
Hindi has not been given classical-language status.
Classical status recognises deep antiquity and an independent literary tradition.
Odia later joined the list in 2014.
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