Official Language Policy in India

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What is the official language of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the official language of India, as per the Constitution of India.

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

  1. Article 343

  2. Article 344

  3. Article 345

  4. Article 346


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

When was the Official Language Act passed in India?

  1. 1963

  2. 1967

  3. 1971

  4. 1975


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Official Language Act was passed in India in 1963.

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

  1. Dhar Commission

  2. Kothari Commission

  3. Chattopadhyaya Commission

  4. Srivastava Commission


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Srivastava Commission was appointed to review the implementation of the Official Language Policy.

What is the status of English in India?

  1. Official language

  2. Associate official language

  3. Regional language

  4. Foreign language


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

English is an associate official language in India.

How many languages are recognized as official languages in India?

  1. 22

  2. 23

  3. 24

  4. 25


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 22 languages recognized as official languages in India.

Which language is the most widely spoken in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Bengali

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India.

What is the medium of instruction in most schools in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Regional languages

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The medium of instruction in most schools in India varies, with some using Hindi, English, regional languages, or a combination of these.

Which language is used in the Supreme Court of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Both Hindi and English

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both Hindi and English are used in the Supreme Court of India.

What is the role of the Central Translation Bureau in India?

  1. Translating official documents into regional languages

  2. Translating regional languages into Hindi

  3. Translating Hindi into English

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Translation Bureau in India is responsible for translating official documents into regional languages.

Which language is used in the Parliament of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Both Hindi and English

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both Hindi and English are used in the Parliament of India.

What is the status of Sanskrit in India?

  1. Official language

  2. Classical language

  3. Regional language

  4. Foreign language


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sanskrit is a classical language in India.

Which language is used in the High Courts of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Regional languages

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The language used in the High Courts of India varies, with some using Hindi, English, regional languages, or a combination of these.

What is the role of the Official Language Commission in India?

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

  2. To promote the use of regional languages as official languages

  3. To ensure the implementation of the Official Language Policy

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Official Language Commission in India is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Official Language Policy.

Which language is used in the UPSC exams in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Both Hindi and English

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both Hindi and English are used in the UPSC exams in India.

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