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The Indian nation-state is socially and culturally one of the most diverse countries of the world. It has a population of about 1.21 billion people, according to Census of India 2011 (Provisional), currently the second largest- and soon to become the largest- national population in the world. These billion-plus people speak about 1,632 different languages and dialects. As many as eighteen of these languages have been officially recognised and placed under the 8th Schedule of the Constitution, thus guaranteeing their legal status. In terms of religion, about 80.5% of the population are Hindus, who in turn are regionally specific, plural in beliefs and practices, and divided by castes and languages. About 13.4% of the population are Muslims, which makes Indian the world's thirds largest Muslim country after Indonesia and Pakistan. The other major religious communities are Christians (2.3%). Sikhs (1.9%). Buddhists (0.8%) and Jains (0.4%). Because of India's huge population, these small percentages can also add up to large absolute numbers.)

Which schedule of Indian Constitution protects the legal status of languages?

Eighth Schedule

The correct answer is Option (2) → Eighth Schedule

The Eighth Schedule contains the recognized languages of India, and it guarantees their legal status and protection. Currently, it includes 22 languages.