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Hindu Notes from General Studies-01 Editorials are covered separately. HINDU NOTES are available free date wise| CLICK HERE Dravidian language family is 4,500 years old: study News The Dravidian language family, consisting of 80 varieties spoken by nearly 220 million people across southern and central India, originated about 4,500 years ago, a study has found. This estimate is based on new linguistic analyses by an international team. Why its Important? The study of the Dravidian languages is crucial for understanding prehistory in Eurasia, as they played a significant role in influencing other language groups. Findings in the Study The researchers used data collected first-hand from native speakers representing all previously reported Dravidian subgroups. The findings, match with earlier linguistic and archaeological studies. South Asia, reaching from Afghanistan in the west and Bangladesh in…