Q. Which Indian languages are accorded the status of Classical Language?
a) Telugu
b) Marathi
c) Bengali
d) More than one of the above
Correct Answer : a) Telugu
Question from BPSC PT 71, 2025
Correct Answer: a) Telugu
Explanation:
– Government of India has recognized six Classical Languages so far: Tamil (2004), Sanskrit (2005), Kannada (2008), Telugu (2008), Malayalam (2013), and Odia (2014).
– Among the given options, only Telugu is in this list. Marathi and Bengali have not been accorded classical status as of now.