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Official Languages in the Judiciary

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Which of the following is the official language of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

English is the official language of the Supreme Court of India, as per Article 348 of the Indian Constitution.

In which year was Hindi recognized as an official language of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. 1950

  2. 1965

  3. 1975

  4. 1985


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hindi was recognized as an official language of the Supreme Court of India in 1965, through the Official Languages Act.

How many languages are recognized as official languages in the High Courts of India?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Two languages are recognized as official languages in the High Courts of India: English and the regional language of the state in which the High Court is located.

Which of the following states has declared English as the official language of its High Court?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gujarat is the only state in India that has declared English as the official language of its High Court.

What is the official language of the subordinate courts in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Regional language of the state

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The official language of the subordinate courts in India can be Hindi, English, or the regional language of the state, depending on the state in which the court is located.

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the use of official languages in the judiciary?

  1. Article 343

  2. Article 344

  3. Article 345

  4. Article 346


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Article 348 of the Indian Constitution deals with the use of official languages in the judiciary.

What is the purpose of the Official Languages Act, 1963?

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

  2. To recognize English as an official language of the Union

  3. To provide for the use of regional languages in official communication

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Official Languages Act, 1963, serves all of the purposes mentioned in the options.

Which committee was appointed by the Government of India to examine the issue of official languages in the judiciary?

  1. The Law Commission of India

  2. The Official Languages Commission

  3. The Committee on Official Languages

  4. The Parliamentary Committee on Official Languages


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Committee on Official Languages was appointed by the Government of India to examine the issue of official languages in the judiciary.

What was the main recommendation of the Committee on Official Languages?

  1. To make Hindi the sole official language of the judiciary

  2. To retain English as the official language of the judiciary

  3. To allow the use of regional languages in the judiciary

  4. To promote the use of Hindi and English as official languages of the judiciary


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main recommendation of the Committee on Official Languages was to promote the use of Hindi and English as official languages of the judiciary.

Which of the following is not a challenge faced in the implementation of official languages in the judiciary?

  1. Lack of trained interpreters

  2. Resistance from certain sections of the society

  3. Inadequate infrastructure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options mentioned are challenges faced in the implementation of official languages in the judiciary.

What steps has the Government of India taken to promote the use of Hindi in the judiciary?

  1. Establishing Hindi training centers for judicial officers

  2. Providing financial assistance to states for the implementation of Hindi in the judiciary

  3. Conducting workshops and seminars on the use of Hindi in the judiciary

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Government of India has taken all of the steps mentioned in the options to promote the use of Hindi in the judiciary.

What is the future of official languages in the judiciary in India?

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

  2. English will continue to be the dominant language in the judiciary

  3. Regional languages will play a more prominent role in the judiciary

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of official languages in the judiciary in India is likely to be a combination of all of the options mentioned.

In which state is the use of Marathi as an official language in the judiciary mandatory?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Maharashtra, the use of Marathi as an official language in the judiciary is mandatory.

Which state has declared Kannada as the official language of its High Court?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Telangana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karnataka has declared Kannada as the official language of its High Court.

What is the official language of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Telugu

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Telugu is the official language of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh.

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