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Q69
(CISF/2017)
CUL › Culture, Literature, Religion & Philosophy
In which one of the following countries is Tamil an official language?
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Tamil is one of the four official languages of Singapore, alongside English, Mandarin, and Malay, as recognized in the Constitution of the Republic of Singapore. Beyond Singapore, Tamil holds official status in India (specifically in the state of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry) and Sri Lanka.
- Malaysia: Although Malaysia has a significant Tamil-speaking population and supports Tamil-medium primary education, the only official language of the country is Malay (Bahasa Malaysia).
- Indonesia and Thailand: Tamil is spoken by minority diaspora communities but has no official or legal status in these nations.
The inclusion of Tamil as an official language in Singapore highlights the historical contribution and cultural importance of the Indian community in the city-state.
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