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Official Languages in the Central Government

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Which of the following is not an official language of the Central Government of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Urdu

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sanskrit is not an official language of the Central Government of India. Hindi and English are the two official languages of the Central Government, while Urdu is recognized as an additional official language in some states.

When was Hindi adopted as the official language of the Central Government of India?

  1. 1947

  2. 1950

  3. 1965

  4. 1971

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hindi was adopted as the official language of the Central Government of India on September 14, 1950, after the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India.

Which article of the Constitution of India deals with the official languages of the Central Government?

  1. Article 343

  2. Article 344

  3. Article 345

  4. Article 346

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 343 of the Constitution of India deals with the official languages of the Central Government.

What is the status of English as an official language of the Central Government of India?

  1. It is the sole official language.

  2. It is an associate official language.

  3. It is an additional official language.

  4. It is not an official language.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

English is an associate official language of the Central Government of India, along with Hindi.

In which states is Urdu recognized as an additional official language?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. Telangana

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urdu is recognized as an additional official language in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Which of the following is not a benefit of using Hindi as the official language of the Central Government?

  1. It promotes national unity.

  2. It facilitates communication between different states.

  3. It is easier to learn than English.

  4. It is the language of the majority of the population.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There is no evidence to suggest that Hindi is easier to learn than English. In fact, some people may find English easier to learn due to its global usage and the availability of resources.

What are the challenges faced in implementing Hindi as the official language of the Central Government?

  1. Lack of proficiency in Hindi among government employees.

  2. Resistance from non-Hindi speaking states.

  3. The need to translate official documents into multiple languages.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are challenges faced in implementing Hindi as the official language of the Central Government.

What steps has the Government of India taken to promote the use of Hindi as the official language?

  1. Establishing a Central Hindi Directorate.

  2. Providing financial assistance to states for the promotion of Hindi.

  3. Organizing Hindi workshops and training programs.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are steps taken by the Government of India to promote the use of Hindi as the official language.

Which of the following is not a reason for the continued use of English as an official language in India?

  1. It is the language of international communication.

  2. It is the language of science and technology.

  3. It is the language of the judiciary.

  4. It is the language of the majority of the population.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

English is not the language of the majority of the population in India. Hindi is the language of the majority of the population.

What is the future of English as an official language in India?

  1. It will eventually be replaced by Hindi.

  2. It will continue to be used as an associate official language.

  3. It will be abolished as an official language.

  4. It is difficult to predict.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of English as an official language in India is difficult to predict. It is possible that it will eventually be replaced by Hindi, but it is also possible that it will continue to be used as an associate official language.

What are some of the arguments in favor of retaining English as an official language in India?

  1. It is the language of international communication.

  2. It is the language of science and technology.

  3. It is the language of the judiciary.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are arguments in favor of retaining English as an official language in India.

What are some of the arguments against retaining English as an official language in India?

  1. It is a foreign language.

  2. It is not the language of the majority of the population.

  3. It is a barrier to national unity.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are arguments against retaining English as an official language in India.

What is the role of the Central Hindi Directorate in promoting the use of Hindi as the official language?

  1. It develops and implements policies for the promotion of Hindi.

  2. It provides financial assistance to states for the promotion of Hindi.

  3. It organizes Hindi workshops and training programs.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are roles of the Central Hindi Directorate in promoting the use of Hindi as the official language.

What is the role of the Official Language Commission in promoting the use of Hindi as the official language?

  1. It reviews the progress made in the use of Hindi as the official language.

  2. It makes recommendations to the Government of India on the use of Hindi as the official language.

  3. It organizes Hindi workshops and training programs.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are roles of the Official Language Commission in promoting the use of Hindi as the official language.

What is the role of the Ministry of Home Affairs in promoting the use of Hindi as the official language?

  1. It is responsible for the implementation of the Official Language Policy.

  2. It provides financial assistance to states for the promotion of Hindi.

  3. It organizes Hindi workshops and training programs.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are roles of the Ministry of Home Affairs in promoting the use of Hindi as the official language.

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