Question

Q. With reference to the guidelines for classical status for language, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A.
  1 and 2 only
• B.
  2 and 3 only
• C.
  1, 2 and 3
• D.
  2 only

Answer 1

The correct option is B

2 and 3 only

Explanation:

Ministry of culture guidelines for declaring a language as ‘Classical’ are:

• High antiquity of its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1500-2000 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.