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Official Language: Constitutional Provisions

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Part XVII (Articles 343–351) deals with India’s linguistic policies. Hindi in Devanagari script is the official Union language, with English recognized for official purposes pending legislative extension. States may adopt their own official languages. The Constitution promotes Hindi’s development while respecting linguistic diversity. Article 347 allows the President to recognize minority languages for official use in states. Continuous debates exist on imposing Hindi vs. maintaining English for pan-Indian communication. The Official Languages Act, 1963, extends English usage, balancing national unity and cultural plurality. Understanding this domain clarifies the complexities of multilingual governance in a federal, diverse nation.

Practice Questions

भारत का संविधान किस वर्ष अपनाया गया था?

संसद सदस्यों की योग्यता किस अनुच्छेद में निर्धारित है?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने राष्ट्रपति के चुनाव में एकल मत प्रणाली अपनाने का प्रावधान किया?

Which of the following is the highest judicial authority in India?

Who among the following can recommend the dissolution of the Lok Sabha?

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस प्रावधान को शामिल किया गया है?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन का निर्धारण किसकी स्वीकृति से होता है?

आपातकाल की घोषणा किस अनुच्छेद के तहत की जा सकती है?

Who was the first woman to become the President of India?

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?