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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

What is the minimum number of members in the Lok Sabha?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया जाता है?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने निर्वाचन प्रणाली में सुधार किया?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?

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

आपातकाल की घोषणा के लिए केंद्रीय सरकार को अतिरिक्त शक्तियाँ किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा दी जाती हैं?

Who was the first President of India?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President?

What is the procedure for impeachment of the President of India?

संसद द्वारा विधेयक का पुनर्विचार किस अनुच्छेद के अंतर्गत संभव है?