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1. How many languages were recently granted classical language status in the latest Union Cabinet decision?
The Union Cabinet recently approved classical language status for five languages: Marathi, Bengali, Pali, Prakrit, and Assamese. This addition increases the total number of classical languages in India to 11. Classical languages hold significant cultural and historical importance, and the recognition brings them special status for preservation and promotion.