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Challenges and Opportunities in the Implementation of Official Languages Policy

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Which article of the Indian Constitution declares Hindi as the official language of the Union?

  1. Article 343

  2. Article 344

  3. Article 345

  4. Article 346


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 343 of the Indian Constitution declares Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union.

What is the main objective of the Official Languages Policy?

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

  2. To protect and develop all Indian languages

  3. To ensure the equal use of Hindi and English in official work

  4. To promote the use of regional languages in education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Official Languages Policy is to promote the use of Hindi as the official language of the Union.

Which committee was appointed by the Government of India to review the implementation of the Official Languages Policy?

  1. Dhar Commission

  2. Kothari Commission

  3. Joshi Commission

  4. Bakshi Commission


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Joshi Commission was appointed by the Government of India in 1975 to review the implementation of the Official Languages Policy.

What is the main recommendation of the Joshi Commission?

  1. To make Hindi the sole official language of the Union

  2. To continue the use of English as an associate official language

  3. To promote the use of regional languages in official work

  4. To establish a National Language Commission


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main recommendation of the Joshi Commission was to continue the use of English as an associate official language.

Which state in India has the highest number of official languages?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Karnataka has the highest number of official languages in India, with three official languages: Kannada, English, and Urdu.

What is the main challenge in the implementation of the Official Languages Policy?

  1. The resistance of non-Hindi speaking states

  2. The lack of qualified Hindi translators

  3. The shortage of Hindi textbooks

  4. The lack of political will


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main challenge in the implementation of the Official Languages Policy is the resistance of non-Hindi speaking states.

What is the main opportunity in the implementation of the Official Languages Policy?

  1. The promotion of national unity and integration

  2. The development of all Indian languages

  3. The creation of a multilingual workforce

  4. The enhancement of India's global image


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main opportunity in the implementation of the Official Languages Policy is the promotion of national unity and integration.

Which state in India has the lowest number of official languages?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Goa

  3. Mizoram

  4. Sikkim


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Goa has the lowest number of official languages in India, with only one official language: Konkani.

What is the role of the National Language Commission in the implementation of the Official Languages Policy?

  1. To advise the Government of India on matters related to language

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

  3. To protect and develop all Indian languages

  4. To ensure the equal use of Hindi and English in official work


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the National Language Commission is to advise the Government of India on matters related to language.

Which state in India has two official languages?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Odisha

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh has two official languages: Telugu and Urdu.

What is the main provision of the Official Languages Act, 1963?

  1. Hindi shall be the official language of the Union

  2. English shall be the associate official language of the Union

  3. All states shall have the right to adopt their own official language

  4. The Central Government shall promote the use of Hindi in all official work


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main provision of the Official Languages Act, 1963 is that Hindi shall be the official language of the Union.

Which state in India has three official languages?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Kerala

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karnataka has three official languages: Kannada, English, and Urdu.

What is the main challenge in the promotion of Hindi as the official language of the Union?

  1. The resistance of non-Hindi speaking states

  2. The lack of qualified Hindi translators

  3. The shortage of Hindi textbooks

  4. The lack of political will


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main challenge in the promotion of Hindi as the official language of the Union is the resistance of non-Hindi speaking states.

What is the main opportunity in the promotion of Hindi as the official language of the Union?

  1. The promotion of national unity and integration

  2. The development of all Indian languages

  3. The creation of a multilingual workforce

  4. The enhancement of India's global image


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main opportunity in the promotion of Hindi as the official language of the Union is the promotion of national unity and integration.

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