Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Regional Aspirations

Question:

India witnessed various mass agitations for the formation of linguistic states.
From the given statements, identify the correct option :
1) Hindi and English has been accepted as National language of India.
2) English is one of the official language of India.
3) There are 22 Languages listed in the Indian constitution.

Options:

1 and 3 are correct

1 and 2 are correct

2 and 3 are correct

only 3 is correct

Correct Answer:

2 and 3 are correct

Explanation:

India does not have a national language, but according to article 343(1) of the Indian constitution, Hindi in Devanagari script and English are the official languages in India.

The Indian Constitution lists 22 languages, including Hindi and English, as official languages of India.