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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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