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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

राज्यों के बीच मतभेदों का समाधान किस प्रावधान के तहत किया जाता है?

Who has the authority to remove the Vice President of India from office?

भारतीय संविधान में संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस आधार पर की जाती है?

लोकसभा का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

What is the term of office for the Vice President of India?

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

Who among the following was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

What is the term of office for a Governor of a state in India?

कार्यपालिका और विधानपालिका के बीच संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति की सिफारिश ली जाती है?