In which of the following countries is Tamil an official language?
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- Andaman
- Burma
- Sri Lanka
- Singapore
- Both C & D above
The Correct Option is
Solution and Explanation
Sri Lanka and
Singapore.
- In
Sri Lanka, Tamil is recognized as an official language alongside Sinhala, particularly due to the significant Tamil-speaking population in the northern and eastern regions. This status was formally established by the 1987 Indo-Sri Lanka Accord and reinforced by constitutional provisions.
- In
Singapore, Tamil is one of the four official languages (alongside English, Mandarin, and Malay), reflecting the country’s multilingual and multicultural society. It is widely used among the Indian community and taught in schools.
On the other hand:
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Andaman (A) is a union territory of India and does not have Tamil as an official language at the regional level.
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Burma (B), or Myanmar, has no official recognition for Tamil.
Hence, the correct answer is
(E) — both Sri Lanka and Singapore.
Final Answer:
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