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Official Language Policy of the Government of India

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Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Union?

  1. Article 343

  2. Article 344

  3. Article 345

  4. Article 346

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 343 of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Union.

Which language was adopted as the official language of the Union of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Urdu

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi was adopted as the official language of the Union of India.

When was the Official Language Act passed?

  1. 1950

  2. 1956

  3. 1963

  4. 1967

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Official Language Act was passed in 1963.

Which committee was appointed to examine the implementation of the Official Language Policy?

  1. Dhar Commission

  2. Kothari Commission

  3. Rajamannar Committee

  4. Sardar Patel Committee

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Rajamannar Committee was appointed to examine the implementation of the Official Language Policy.

What was the main recommendation of the Rajamannar Committee?

  1. Hindi should be the sole official language of the Union.

  2. English should be the sole official language of the Union.

  3. Both Hindi and English should be the official languages of the Union.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The main recommendation of the Rajamannar Committee was that both Hindi and English should be the official languages of the Union.

Which amendment to the Constitution was passed to implement the recommendations of the Rajamannar Committee?

  1. 17th Amendment

  2. 18th Amendment

  3. 19th Amendment

  4. 20th Amendment

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 18th Amendment to the Constitution was passed to implement the recommendations of the Rajamannar Committee.

What is the status of Hindi as an official language of the Union?

  1. It is the sole official language of the Union.

  2. It is the primary official language of the Union.

  3. It is one of the two official languages of the Union.

  4. It is not an official language of the Union.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hindi is one of the two official languages of the Union.

What is the status of English as an official language of the Union?

  1. It is the sole official language of the Union.

  2. It is the primary official language of the Union.

  3. It is one of the two official languages of the Union.

  4. It is not an official language of the Union.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

English is one of the two official languages of the Union.

In which states is Hindi the official language?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hindi is the official language in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh.

In which states is English the official language?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

English is the official language in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka.

What is the role of the Central Hindi Committee in the implementation of the Official Language Policy?

  1. It promotes the use of Hindi in official work.

  2. It develops dictionaries and other language resources in Hindi.

  3. It conducts examinations in Hindi for recruitment to government jobs.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Central Hindi Committee promotes the use of Hindi in official work, develops dictionaries and other language resources in Hindi, and conducts examinations in Hindi for recruitment to government jobs.

What is the role of the Department of Official Language in the implementation of the Official Language Policy?

  1. It coordinates the implementation of the Official Language Policy.

  2. It provides training in Hindi to government employees.

  3. It promotes the use of Hindi in official work.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Department of Official Language coordinates the implementation of the Official Language Policy, provides training in Hindi to government employees, and promotes the use of Hindi in official work.

What are the challenges in the implementation of the Official Language Policy?

  1. The resistance of non-Hindi speaking states.

  2. The lack of adequate infrastructure for the use of Hindi.

  3. The shortage of trained personnel in Hindi.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The challenges in the implementation of the Official Language Policy include the resistance of non-Hindi speaking states, the lack of adequate infrastructure for the use of Hindi, and the shortage of trained personnel in Hindi.

What are the measures taken by the government to promote the use of Hindi?

  1. The establishment of Hindi teaching institutions.

  2. The provision of financial assistance to Hindi writers and publishers.

  3. The organization of Hindi literary and cultural events.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The measures taken by the government to promote the use of Hindi include the establishment of Hindi teaching institutions, the provision of financial assistance to Hindi writers and publishers, and the organization of Hindi literary and cultural events.

What is the future of the Official Language Policy in India?

  1. Hindi will eventually become the sole official language of the Union.

  2. English will eventually become the sole official language of the Union.

  3. Both Hindi and English will continue to be the official languages of the Union.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is likely that both Hindi and English will continue to be the official languages of the Union in the foreseeable future.

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