Tamil — MCQ Practice

Which of the following statements about Tamil's classical language status is/are correct? 1. Tamil was the first language to be granted classical language status by the Government of India 2. The recognition was based on Tamil's inclusion in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution 3. Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions provide evidence for Tamil's antiquity claims 4. The Central Institute of Classical Tamil was established before the classical language recognition

Consider the following pairs of Tamil literary works and their significance: 1. Tolkappiyam - Earliest Tamil grammar 2. Tirukkural - Epic literature 3. Silappadikaram - Sangam anthology 4. Purananuru - Heroic poetry Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

The Sangam literature provides insights into ancient Tamil society. Which of the following aspects are documented in Sangam works? 1. Trade relations with Roman Empire 2. Social stratification and caste system 3. Political organization of Tamil kingdoms 4. Buddhist and Jain influences Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following criteria were used by the Government of India to grant classical language status to Tamil? 1. High antiquity of early texts over 1500-2000 years 2. Inclusion in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution 3. Body of ancient literature considered valuable heritage 4. Original literary tradition not borrowed from another speech community 5. Recognition by UNESCO as World Heritage

Consider the following statements about Tamil inscriptions: 1. The earliest Tamil inscriptions are written in Tamil-Brahmi script 2. Chola inscriptions provide information about medieval Indian administration 3. Tamil inscriptions are found only in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka 4. The script evolved from Tamil-Brahmi to Grantha to modern Tamil Which of the statements given above are correct?