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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 13

Which Indian languages are accorded the status of Classical Language?

  1. Telugu
  2. Marathi
  3. Bengali
  4. More than one of the above
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Answer: (D) More than one of the above

Explanation

In October 2024 Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali were added, taking the total to 11; Telugu was already on the list.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: Telugu has been a classical language since 2008, but it is not the only one listed.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: Marathi got the status in October 2024, but it is not the only one listed.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: Bengali got the status in October 2024, but it is not the only one listed.

  • (D) Correct

    Correct: Telugu, Marathi and Bengali all have classical status.