GS PrelimsPolityCultural and Educational Rights2015

Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?

A

Odia

B

Konkani

C

Bhojpuri

D

Assamese

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. The question asks which language was given classical language status recently (relative to the year 2015). 2. The Government of India accords the status of 'Classical Language' based on specific criteria related to antiquity, valuable heritage, and originality. 3. Odia was granted Classical Language status by the Government of India in February 2014, making it the sixth language to receive this designation after Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam. 4. Since the question year is 2015, the granting of status to Odia in 2014 qualifies as 'recently'. 5. Konkani, Bhojpuri, and Assamese have not been accorded Classical Language status. 6. Therefore, the correct answer is Odia (A).

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