The Use of Language in Indian Government

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

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

In addition to Hindi, how many other languages are recognized as official languages of India?

  1. 1

  2. 18

  3. 22

  4. 28


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are 22 languages recognized as official languages of India, including Hindi.

Which language is used as the medium of instruction in most schools in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Regional Languages

  4. Sanskrit


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Regional languages are used as the medium of instruction in most schools in India, although English is also widely used.

What is the role of the Central Translation Bureau in the Indian government?

  1. Translating official documents

  2. Interpreting speeches

  3. Teaching foreign languages

  4. Promoting Indian languages


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Translation Bureau is responsible for translating official documents from one language to another.

Which language is used in the proceedings of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Regional Languages

  4. Sanskrit


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

English is the language used in the proceedings of the Supreme Court of India.

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

  1. Recognizing Hindi as the official language

  2. Promoting the use of regional languages

  3. Establishing a language commission

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Official Languages Act, 1963, recognized Hindi as the official language, promoted the use of regional languages, and established a language commission.

Which language is used in the proceedings of the Parliament of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Regional Languages

  4. Sanskrit


Correct Option:
Explanation:

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

What is the role of the Sahitya Akademi in the Indian government?

  1. Promoting Indian literature

  2. Recognizing literary works

  3. Awarding literary prizes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sahitya Akademi promotes Indian literature, recognizes literary works, and awards literary prizes.

Which language is used in the communication between the central government and the state governments in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Regional Languages

  4. Sanskrit


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

English is the language used in the communication between the central government and the state governments in India.

What is the role of the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language in India?

  1. Promoting the Urdu language

  2. Establishing Urdu schools

  3. Awarding Urdu literary prizes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language promotes the Urdu language, establishes Urdu schools, and awards Urdu literary prizes.

Which language is used in the proceedings of the state legislatures in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Regional Languages

  4. Sanskrit


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Regional languages are used in the proceedings of the state legislatures in India.

What is the role of the Central Institute of Indian Languages in the Indian government?

  1. Researching Indian languages

  2. Developing language teaching materials

  3. Promoting multilingualism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Central Institute of Indian Languages researches Indian languages, develops language teaching materials, and promotes multilingualism.

Which language is used in the communication between the central government and the citizens of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Regional Languages

  4. Sanskrit


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Both Hindi and English are used in the communication between the central government and the citizens of India.

What is the role of the National Translation Mission in the Indian government?

  1. Translating books into Indian languages

  2. Promoting the use of Indian languages

  3. Establishing translation centers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Translation Mission translates books into Indian languages, promotes the use of Indian languages, and establishes translation centers.

Which language is used in the communication between the state governments and the citizens of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Regional Languages

  4. Sanskrit


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Regional languages are used in the communication between the state governments and the citizens of India.

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