To answer this question, we need to consider the age and historical significance of each language option:
Option A) Zulu - Zulu is a Bantu language that originated in southern Africa. While it is an ancient language with a rich history, it is not considered the oldest language in the world.
Option B) Tamil - Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken in southern India and Sri Lanka. It has a recorded history of over 2,000 years and is one of the oldest languages still in use today. Tamil has a strong literary tradition and is considered one of the classical languages of India. However, it is not the oldest language in the world.
Option C) Hibru - It appears that "Hibru" may be a misspelling of "Hebrew." Hebrew is a Semitic language that dates back to ancient times and is considered one of the oldest languages in the world. It is closely tied to the religious and cultural history of the Jewish people. However, among the given options, Hebrew is not listed, so we can eliminate this option.
Option D) Sanskrit - Sanskrit is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is considered the oldest language in the world and is often referred to as the "mother of all languages." Sanskrit has a complex grammar and a rich literary tradition. It is the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.
Option E) French - French is a Romance language that evolved from Latin. While French has a long history and is widely spoken today, it is not the oldest language in the world.
Option F) English - English is a Germanic language that developed from Old English. Although English is currently one of the most widely spoken languages globally, it is relatively young compared to other languages and is not the oldest language in the world.
The correct answer is D. Sanskrit, as it is the oldest language among the given options and is considered the "mother of all languages."
