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The Official Languages Act, 1963

Description: The Official Languages Act, 1963 is an act of the Parliament of India that governs the use of official languages in India. The act was enacted on 26 January 1963 and came into effect on 26 January 1965. It provides for the use of Hindi and English as the official languages of the Union and for the use of Hindi as the official language of the states and union territories.
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Which act governs the use of official languages in India?

  1. The Official Languages Act, 1963

  2. The Indian Languages Act, 1950

  3. The Language Policy and Legislation Act, 1970

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Official Languages Act, 1963 is an act of the Parliament of India that governs the use of official languages in India.

When was the Official Languages Act, 1963 enacted?

  1. 26 January 1963

  2. 26 January 1965

  3. 26 January 1970

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Official Languages Act, 1963 was enacted on 26 January 1963.

When did the Official Languages Act, 1963 come into effect?

  1. 26 January 1963

  2. 26 January 1965

  3. 26 January 1970

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Official Languages Act, 1963 came into effect on 26 January 1965.

Which languages are provided for as the official languages of the Union under the Official Languages Act, 1963?

  1. Hindi and English

  2. Hindi and Sanskrit

  3. Hindi and Urdu

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Official Languages Act, 1963 provides for the use of Hindi and English as the official languages of the Union.

Which language is provided for as the official language of the states and union territories under the Official Languages Act, 1963?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Sanskrit

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Official Languages Act, 1963 provides for the use of Hindi as the official language of the states and union territories.

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

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

  2. To promote the use of English as the official language of India

  3. To promote the use of Hindi and English as the official languages of India

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The purpose of the Official Languages Act, 1963 is to promote the use of Hindi and English as the official languages of India.

What are the main provisions of the Official Languages Act, 1963?

  1. Hindi and English shall be the official languages of the Union

  2. Hindi shall be the official language of the states and union territories

  3. The President may, by order, authorize the use of Hindi in addition to English for the official purposes of the Union

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

The main provisions of the Official Languages Act, 1963 are: Hindi and English shall be the official languages of the Union, Hindi shall be the official language of the states and union territories, and the President may, by order, authorize the use of Hindi in addition to English for the official purposes of the Union.

What is the controversy surrounding the Official Languages Act, 1963?

  1. The act is seen as an attempt to impose Hindi on non-Hindi speaking states

  2. The act is seen as a threat to the linguistic diversity of India

  3. Both of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The controversy surrounding the Official Languages Act, 1963 is that the act is seen as an attempt to impose Hindi on non-Hindi speaking states and as a threat to the linguistic diversity of India.

What are the arguments in favor of the Official Languages Act, 1963?

  1. Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India

  2. Hindi is the national language of India

  3. Hindi is the language of the majority of the people of India

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

The arguments in favor of the Official Languages Act, 1963 are: Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India, Hindi is the national language of India, and Hindi is the language of the majority of the people of India.

What are the arguments against the Official Languages Act, 1963?

  1. The act is seen as an attempt to impose Hindi on non-Hindi speaking states

  2. The act is seen as a threat to the linguistic diversity of India

  3. Both of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The arguments against the Official Languages Act, 1963 are: The act is seen as an attempt to impose Hindi on non-Hindi speaking states and as a threat to the linguistic diversity of India.

What are the challenges to the implementation of the Official Languages Act, 1963?

  1. The lack of proficiency in Hindi among non-Hindi speaking people

  2. The resistance to the use of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking states

  3. Both of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The challenges to the implementation of the Official Languages Act, 1963 are: The lack of proficiency in Hindi among non-Hindi speaking people and the resistance to the use of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking states.

What are the possible solutions to the challenges to the implementation of the Official Languages Act, 1963?

  1. Promoting the learning of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking states

  2. Encouraging the use of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking states

  3. Both of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The possible solutions to the challenges to the implementation of the Official Languages Act, 1963 are: Promoting the learning of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking states and encouraging the use of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking states.

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

  1. The act is likely to be amended in the future

  2. The act is likely to be repealed in the future

  3. The act is likely to remain in force for the foreseeable future

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Official Languages Act, 1963 is likely to remain in force for the foreseeable future.

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

  1. The act is a symbol of national unity

  2. The act is a symbol of linguistic diversity

  3. Both of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Official Languages Act, 1963 is a symbol of national unity and a symbol of linguistic diversity.

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