Prelims 2015 · Current Affairs · Question 75
Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?
Answer
Odia
- (a) Odia — Odia was accorded Classical Language status by the Government of India in 2014; among the given options, this was the recently added one. Verdict: Correct.
- (b) Konkani — Konkani is in the Eighth Schedule, but it has not been granted Classical Language status. Verdict: Incorrect.
- (c) Bhojpuri — Bhojpuri is not in the Eighth Schedule and has not been given Classical Language status. Verdict: Incorrect.
- (d) Assamese — Assamese is an Eighth Schedule language, but it has not been granted Classical Language status. Verdict: Incorrect.