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Constitutional Provisions Related to Official Languages

Description: This quiz focuses on the constitutional provisions related to official languages in India. Test your knowledge about the articles, clauses, and amendments that govern the use of languages in official communication, education, and other domains.
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Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Union?

  1. Article 343

  2. Article 344

  3. Article 345

  4. Article 346

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 343 of the Indian Constitution specifies that the official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagiri script.

What is the purpose of the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. To list the official languages of India

  2. To define the fundamental rights of citizens

  3. To specify the powers and functions of the President

  4. To lay down the procedure for amending the Constitution

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains a list of 22 languages that are recognized as official languages of India.

Which language was initially adopted as the official language of the Union after the adoption of the Constitution?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Urdu

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

English was initially adopted as the official language of the Union for a period of 15 years after the adoption of the Constitution.

When did Hindi become the sole official language of the Union?

  1. 1950

  2. 1965

  3. 1970

  4. 1975

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hindi became the sole official language of the Union in 1965, replacing English.

Which amendment to the Constitution provided for the continued use of English as an official language along with Hindi?

  1. 17th Amendment

  2. 18th Amendment

  3. 19th Amendment

  4. 20th Amendment

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 18th Amendment to the Constitution, passed in 1967, provided for the continued use of English as an official language along with Hindi.

What is the status of regional languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution?

  1. They are recognized as official languages of the Union

  2. They are recognized as official languages of the states where they are spoken

  3. They are recognized as official languages of both the Union and the states where they are spoken

  4. They are not recognized as official languages

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Regional languages listed in the Eighth Schedule are recognized as official languages of the states where they are spoken.

Which article of the Constitution empowers the President to specify the language to be used for official purposes in a state?

  1. Article 343

  2. Article 344

  3. Article 345

  4. Article 346

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Article 345 of the Constitution empowers the President to specify the language to be used for official purposes in a state.

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

  1. To implement the provisions of Article 343 of the Constitution

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

  3. To provide for the use of English as an official language along with Hindi

  4. To specify the languages to be used for official purposes in different states

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Official Languages Act, 1963 was enacted to implement the provisions of Article 343 of the Constitution.

Which committee was appointed to review the implementation of the Official Languages Act, 1963?

  1. Dhar Commission

  2. Kothari Commission

  3. Sarkaria Commission

  4. Balakrishnan Committee

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Balakrishnan Committee was appointed in 2006 to review the implementation of the Official Languages Act, 1963.

What is the purpose of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language?

  1. To review the progress made in the use of Hindi as the official language of the Union

  2. To promote the use of regional languages in official communication

  3. To ensure the implementation of the Official Languages Act, 1963

  4. To provide recommendations on the use of languages in education

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Parliamentary Committee on Official Language is responsible for reviewing the progress made in the use of Hindi as the official language of the Union.

Which article of the Constitution deals with the use of languages in the Supreme Court and High Courts?

  1. Article 348

  2. Article 349

  3. Article 350

  4. Article 351

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 348 of the Constitution deals with the use of languages in the Supreme Court and High Courts.

What is the purpose of the Central Translation Bureau?

  1. To translate official documents from Hindi to English and vice versa

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

  3. To provide language training to government employees

  4. To conduct research on Indian languages

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Translation Bureau is responsible for translating official documents from Hindi to English and vice versa.

Which article of the Constitution deals with the use of languages in education?

  1. Article 349

  2. Article 350

  3. Article 351

  4. Article 352

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 350 of the Constitution deals with the use of languages in education.

What is the purpose of the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language?

  1. To promote the use of Urdu as an official language of the Union

  2. To provide financial assistance to Urdu-medium schools

  3. To conduct research on Urdu language and literature

  4. To organize cultural events and programs to promote Urdu

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language is responsible for promoting the use of Urdu as an official language of the Union.

Which article of the Constitution deals with the use of languages in the Union Public Service Commission examinations?

  1. Article 351

  2. Article 352

  3. Article 353

  4. Article 354

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 351 of the Constitution deals with the use of languages in the Union Public Service Commission examinations.

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