Literature and Languages — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about Sangam literature is/are correct? 1. It is primarily composed in Sanskrit. 2. It is broadly classified into Akam and Puram genres. 3. 'Tirukkural' is a significant work of Sangam literature known for its ethical teachings. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following languages: 1. Bodo 2. Dogri 3. Maithili 4. Santali Which of the above languages were added to the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution by the 92nd Amendment Act?

With reference to the constitutional provisions regarding languages in India, consider the following statements: 1. Article 343 declares Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union. 2. The Official Languages Act, 1963, mandates the exclusive use of Hindi for all official purposes after 1965. 3. Article 350A provides for facilities for instruction in the mother-tongue at the primary stage for linguistic minority groups. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following pairs of literary work and author is correctly matched? 1. Ramcharitmanas - Surdas 2. Padmavat - Malik Muhammad Jayasi 3. Abhijñānaśākuntalam - Kalidasa Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Classical Language' status in India: 1. A language must have a recorded history of 1500-2000 years to be considered for this status. 2. All languages listed in the Eighth Schedule automatically qualify for Classical Language status. 3. Odia was the most recent language to be granted Classical Language status. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?