On 13 September 1949, R. V. Dhulekar did not like the Language Committee's attitude of reconciliation. What did he want?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Hindi to be declared a National Language, not an Official Language
Option (1) English to continue for all official purposes for fifteen years — Incorrect. Fifteen years of English was part of the Language Committee's compromise formula, which Dhulekar disliked.
Option (2) Each province to choose a regional language for its own official work — Incorrect. Letting each province pick a regional language for its own work was also part of that formula, which Dhulekar opposed.
Option (3) Hindustani, a blend of Hindi and Urdu, to be the national language — Incorrect. Dhulekar mocked members who, in Gandhi's name, put Hindustani forward as the national language.
Option (4) Hindi to be declared a National Language, not an Official Language — Correct. Dhulekar rejected the softer word "official". He wanted Hindi declared a National Language, not just an Official Language.
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