1. Odia
  2. Konkani
  3. Bhojpuri
  4. Assamese
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Option 1 : Odia

The correct answer is Odia.


Classical languages are:

  • High antiquity of its early texts/recorded history from 1500 to 2000 years.
  • A body of ancient literature/texts, which is considered a valuable heritage by generations of speakers.
  • The literary tradition is original and not borrowed from another speech community.
  • The classical language and literature being distinct from modern, there may also be a discontinuity between the classical language and its later forms or its offshoots.

  • There are 6 classical languages: Tamil (2004), Sanskrit (2005). Kannad (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia (2014).
  • There are demands to declared Marathi as a classical language. 
  • A Centre of excellence for studies in classical languages is also there in India. 
  • All the classical languages are also listed in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution.
  • The Ministry of Culture is the nodal ministry providing guidelines for classical languages. 
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