Consider the following languages: 1. Gujarati 2. Kannada 3. Telugu Which of the above has/have been declared as ‘Classical Language / Languages’ by the Government?
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Statement 1 is Incorrect: Gujarati has not been declared a Classical Language by the Government of India. Statement 2 is Correct: Kannada was officially accorded the status of a Classical Language in 2008, recognizing its high antiquity and rich ancient literature. Statement 3 is Correct: Telugu was officially declared a Classical Language in 2008, meeting the criteria of having an independent literary tradition and recorded history spanning over 1500-2000 years.