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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

संघीय ढांचे का विवरण किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

आपातकाल की स्थिति में राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

What is the minimum age for a person to become the Chief Minister of a state in India?

न्यायपालिका के निर्णयों की binding प्रभावशीलता किस पर आधारित है?

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

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में किसका निर्णय अंतिम होता है?

राष्ट्रपति की अनुपस्थिति में संसद में किस सत्र को आयोजित किया जाता है?

लोकसभा का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

Which of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy in India?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the creation of the All India Services?