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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

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

Which of the following is a provision of the Indian Constitution regarding the Emergency?

Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency?

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

मौलिक अधिकारों के लिए न्यायिक संरक्षण किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से मिलता है?

किस अनुच्छेद के तहत नागरिकों को वर्गीय भेदभाव से सुरक्षा मिलती है?

विधेयक प्रस्तुत करने का अधिकार संसद के किस सदन के सदस्यों को है?

संविधान संशोधन के प्रस्ताव किसके द्वारा प्रस्तुत किए जाते हैं?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Rajya Sabha?

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a state?