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Role of Government in Promoting Linguistic Diversity in India

Description: This quiz evaluates your knowledge on the role of the Government of India in promoting linguistic diversity.
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Which Article of the Indian Constitution recognizes the importance of preserving and promoting linguistic diversity?

  1. Article 19

  2. Article 29

  3. Article 351

  4. Article 370


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Article 351 of the Indian Constitution states that it is the duty of the Union to promote the spread of the Hindi language, to develop it so that it may serve as a medium of expression for all the elements of the composite culture of India and to secure its enrichment by assimilating without interfering with its genius, the forms, style and expressions used in Hindustani and in the other languages of India.

What is the name of the government agency responsible for implementing language policies in India?

  1. Central Institute of Indian Languages

  2. National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language

  3. Ministry of Culture

  4. Ministry of Home Affairs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is the nodal agency for the development of Indian languages and for the promotion of multilingualism in the country.

Which language is recognized as the official language of the Union of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the official language of the Union of India, as per the Constitution of India. However, English is also used as an official language for certain purposes, such as communication between the Union and the States, and for use in the Supreme Court and High Courts.

What is the name of the program launched by the Government of India to promote the teaching of Indian languages in schools?

  1. Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

  2. Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan

  3. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

  4. Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Padhe Bharat Badhe Bharat program was launched by the Government of India in 2014 to promote the teaching of Indian languages in schools. The program aims to improve the quality of language education and to make it more accessible to students from all backgrounds.

Which of the following is NOT a constitutional safeguard for linguistic minorities in India?

  1. Right to education in mother tongue

  2. Right to use mother tongue in courts

  3. Right to establish and administer educational institutions

  4. Right to vote in mother tongue


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Constitution does not guarantee the right to vote in mother tongue. However, it does guarantee the right to education in mother tongue, the right to use mother tongue in courts, and the right to establish and administer educational institutions.

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to authors and publishers of books in Indian languages?

  1. National Book Trust

  2. Sahitya Akademi

  3. Kendriya Sahitya Akademi

  4. Bharatiya Jnanpith


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It provides financial assistance to authors and publishers of books in Indian languages, as well as organizes literary events and awards.

Which language is recognized as the classical language of India?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Tamil

  3. Kannada

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit is recognized as the classical language of India, as per the Constitution of India. Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu are also recognized as classical languages, but they were added to the list later.

What is the name of the government agency responsible for promoting the use of Hindi in official communication?

  1. Central Hindi Directorate

  2. National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language

  3. Ministry of Culture

  4. Ministry of Home Affairs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Hindi Directorate is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is responsible for promoting the use of Hindi in official communication and for developing Hindi language resources.

Which of the following is NOT a language included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Gujarati

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Marathi is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The Eighth Schedule lists 22 languages that are recognized as official languages of India.

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to students from linguistic minorities to study in higher education institutions?

  1. National Scholarship Scheme

  2. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme

  3. Central Sector Scholarship Scheme

  4. Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to students from linguistic minorities to study in higher education institutions. The scheme covers tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and other expenses.

Which language is recognized as the associate official language of the State of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Urdu

  4. Kashmiri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Urdu is recognized as the associate official language of the State of Jammu and Kashmir, as per the Constitution of India.

What is the name of the government agency responsible for promoting the use of Urdu in official communication?

  1. Central Urdu Board

  2. National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language

  3. Ministry of Culture

  4. Ministry of Home Affairs


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is responsible for promoting the use of Urdu in official communication and for developing Urdu language resources.

Which language is recognized as the official language of the State of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Tamil

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil is recognized as the official language of the State of Tamil Nadu, as per the Constitution of India.

What is the name of the government scheme that provides financial assistance to authors and publishers of books in Urdu?

  1. National Book Trust

  2. Sahitya Akademi

  3. Kendriya Sahitya Akademi

  4. Bharatiya Jnanpith


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language provides financial assistance to authors and publishers of books in Urdu.

Which language is recognized as the official language of the State of West Bengal?

  1. Bengali

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bengali is recognized as the official language of the State of West Bengal, as per the Constitution of India.

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