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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

भारतीय संविधान में मौलिक कर्तव्यों का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

संसदीय प्रश्न सत्र के दौरान प्रश्नों के उत्तर कौन देता है?

संसद की कार्यप्रणाली का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

Who has the power to remove a Governor from office in India?

Who was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

राष्ट्रपति द्वारा दी जाने वाली शपथ किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?

संविधान संशोधन के प्रस्ताव किसके द्वारा प्रस्तुत किए जाते हैं?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian federal system?

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