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Best Practices in the Implementation of Official Languages Policy

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Which of the following is NOT a best practice in the implementation of the Official Languages Policy?

  1. Promoting the use of Hindi as the official language of the Union.

  2. Providing translation and interpretation services in all official languages.

  3. Encouraging the use of regional languages in education and administration.

  4. Discouraging the use of English in official communication.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Official Languages Policy does not discourage the use of English in official communication. In fact, English is one of the two official languages of the Union and is widely used in administration and education.

What is the main objective of the Official Languages Policy?

  1. To promote the use of Hindi as the official language of the Union.

  2. To ensure the equality of all official languages.

  3. To protect the linguistic rights of minorities.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main objective of the Official Languages Policy is to promote the use of Hindi as the official language of the Union, to ensure the equality of all official languages, and to protect the linguistic rights of minorities.

Which article of the Constitution of India deals with the Official Languages Policy?

  1. Article 343

  2. Article 344

  3. Article 345

  4. Article 346


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 343 of the Constitution of India deals with the Official Languages Policy.

Which of the following is NOT an official language of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sanskrit is not an official language of India. Hindi and English are the two official languages of the Union, and there are 22 other languages that are recognized as official languages by the Constitution.

What is the name of the committee that is responsible for reviewing the implementation of the Official Languages Policy?

  1. The Parliamentary Committee on Official Languages

  2. The National Committee on Official Languages

  3. The Central Committee on Official Languages

  4. The State Committee on Official Languages


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Parliamentary Committee on Official Languages is responsible for reviewing the implementation of the Official Languages Policy.

Which of the following is NOT a best practice in the implementation of the Official Languages Policy in education?

  1. Providing translation and interpretation services in all official languages.

  2. Encouraging the use of regional languages in education.

  3. Making the study of Hindi compulsory in all schools.

  4. Promoting the use of English as the medium of instruction.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Making the study of Hindi compulsory in all schools is not a best practice in the implementation of the Official Languages Policy in education. The policy encourages the use of regional languages in education and does not mandate the study of Hindi.

What is the name of the scheme that provides financial assistance to states for the implementation of the Official Languages Policy?

  1. The Central Scheme for the Development of Official Languages

  2. The State Scheme for the Development of Official Languages

  3. The National Scheme for the Development of Official Languages

  4. The Regional Scheme for the Development of Official Languages


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Scheme for the Development of Official Languages provides financial assistance to states for the implementation of the Official Languages Policy.

Which of the following is NOT a best practice in the implementation of the Official Languages Policy in administration?

  1. Providing translation and interpretation services in all official languages.

  2. Encouraging the use of regional languages in administration.

  3. Using Hindi as the official language of communication in all government offices.

  4. Promoting the use of English as the medium of communication in government offices.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Using Hindi as the official language of communication in all government offices is not a best practice in the implementation of the Official Languages Policy in administration. The policy encourages the use of regional languages in administration and does not mandate the use of Hindi.

What is the name of the organization that is responsible for promoting the use of Hindi as the official language of the Union?

  1. The Central Hindi Directorate

  2. The National Hindi Directorate

  3. The State Hindi Directorate

  4. The Regional Hindi Directorate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Hindi Directorate is responsible for promoting the use of Hindi as the official language of the Union.

Which of the following is NOT a best practice in the implementation of the Official Languages Policy in the judiciary?

  1. Providing translation and interpretation services in all official languages.

  2. Encouraging the use of regional languages in the judiciary.

  3. Using Hindi as the official language of communication in all courts.

  4. Promoting the use of English as the medium of communication in courts.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Using Hindi as the official language of communication in all courts is not a best practice in the implementation of the Official Languages Policy in the judiciary. The policy encourages the use of regional languages in the judiciary and does not mandate the use of Hindi.

What is the name of the committee that is responsible for reviewing the implementation of the Official Languages Policy in the judiciary?

  1. The Parliamentary Committee on Official Languages

  2. The National Committee on Official Languages

  3. The Central Committee on Official Languages

  4. The State Committee on Official Languages


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Committee on Official Languages is responsible for reviewing the implementation of the Official Languages Policy in the judiciary.

Which of the following is NOT a best practice in the implementation of the Official Languages Policy in the media?

  1. Providing translation and interpretation services in all official languages.

  2. Encouraging the use of regional languages in the media.

  3. Using Hindi as the official language of communication in all media outlets.

  4. Promoting the use of English as the medium of communication in media outlets.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Using Hindi as the official language of communication in all media outlets is not a best practice in the implementation of the Official Languages Policy in the media. The policy encourages the use of regional languages in the media and does not mandate the use of Hindi.

What is the name of the organization that is responsible for promoting the use of regional languages in the media?

  1. The Central Institute of Indian Languages

  2. The National Institute of Indian Languages

  3. The State Institute of Indian Languages

  4. The Regional Institute of Indian Languages


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Institute of Indian Languages is responsible for promoting the use of regional languages in the media.

Which of the following is NOT a best practice in the implementation of the Official Languages Policy in the public sector?

  1. Providing translation and interpretation services in all official languages.

  2. Encouraging the use of regional languages in the public sector.

  3. Using Hindi as the official language of communication in all public sector undertakings.

  4. Promoting the use of English as the medium of communication in public sector undertakings.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Using Hindi as the official language of communication in all public sector undertakings is not a best practice in the implementation of the Official Languages Policy in the public sector. The policy encourages the use of regional languages in the public sector and does not mandate the use of Hindi.

What is the name of the committee that is responsible for reviewing the implementation of the Official Languages Policy in the public sector?

  1. The Parliamentary Committee on Official Languages

  2. The National Committee on Official Languages

  3. The Central Committee on Official Languages

  4. The State Committee on Official Languages


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Central Committee on Official Languages is responsible for reviewing the implementation of the Official Languages Policy in the public sector.

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