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Part of: Miscellaneous Indian Gk set 360

Which countries have Tamil written in their currency?

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Consider the countries with significant Tamil-speaking populations.

Correct Answer: C) Singapore

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, CLAT

Difficulty: Easy

Explanations:
  • Option A: Canada does not have Tamil written on its currency notes. Tamil is not an official language in Canada, and the country's currency does not reflect the presence of Tamil-speaking communities.
  • Option B: Malaysia does not have Tamil written on its currency notes. Although there is a significant Tamil-speaking population in Malaysia, Tamil is not an official language of the country, and it is not included on the currency.
  • Option C: Singapore has Tamil written on its currency notes. Tamil is one of the four official languages in Singapore, and it is included on the country's currency notes to reflect the linguistic diversity and the significant Tamil-speaking population.
  • Option D: Indonesia does not have Tamil written on its currency notes. Tamil is not an official language in Indonesia, and the country's currency does not reflect the presence of Tamil-speaking communities.
    • Option Analysis:
    • Option A: Canada does not have Tamil written on its currency notes. Tamil is not an official language in Canada, and the country's currency does not reflect the presence of Tamil-speaking communities.
    • Option B: Malaysia does not have Tamil written on its currency notes. Although there is a significant Tamil-speaking population in Malaysia, Tamil is not an official language of the country, and it is not included on the currency.
    • Option C: Singapore has Tamil written on its currency notes. Tamil is one of the four official languages in Singapore, and it is included on the country's currency notes to reflect the linguistic diversity and the significant Tamil-speaking population.
    • Option D: Indonesia does not have Tamil written on its currency notes. Tamil is not an official language in Indonesia, and the country's currency does not reflect the presence of Tamil-speaking communities.

    Mnemonic: Think "Sing" for Singapore and "Tamil" for the language.

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