The correct answer is (a). The Central Institute of Classical Tamil (CICT) is an institution dedicated to research and promotion of Classical Tamil. It was established in 1979 by the Government of India to promote the study and research of Classical Tamil literature, language, and culture. The CICT offers a variety of courses and programs in Classical Tamil, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as research programs. It also publishes a number of journals and books on Classical Tamil.
Option (b) is incorrect because the CICT does not focus on translation of Tamil literature. Option (c) is incorrect because the CICT does not focus on teaching Tamil as a foreign language. Option (d) is incorrect because the CICT does not focus on developing Tamil language software.