The correct answer is: B) Dravidian.
Malayalam is a Dravidian language spoken by about 35 million people in India, mainly in the state of Kerala. It is the official language of Kerala and Lakshadweep, and is also spoken in parts of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Puducherry. Malayalam is a member of the South Dravidian branch of the Dravidian language family, and is closely related to Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu.
The Dravidian language family is a group of languages spoken in South Asia. It is the second largest language family in India, after Indo-Aryan. The Dravidian languages are thought to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, and are believed to be at least 3,000 years old. The Dravidian languages are not related to the Indo-Aryan languages, which are the most widely spoken languages in India.
The Dravidian languages are divided into four branches: North Dravidian, South Dravidian, Central Dravidian, and Southwest Dravidian. Malayalam is a member of the South Dravidian branch. The other languages in the South Dravidian branch are Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu.
Malayalam is a rich and complex language with a long history. It is a beautiful and expressive language, and is used in a variety of genres, including literature, poetry, music, and film.