Questions and Answers
According to Article 120, in what languages can business in Parliament be transacted?
What happens to Article 120 after a period of 15 years from the commencement of the Constitution?
Who can permit a member to address the House in their mother-tongue according to Article 120?
In what languages can business in the Legislature of a State be transacted according to Article 210?
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What is the condition for a member to be permitted to address the House in their mother-tongue according to Article 210?
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What is the purpose of Article 348 in relation to Articles 120 and 210?
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What is the script of the official language of the Union according to Article 343?
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For how many years will the English language continue to be used for all official purposes of the Union after the commencement of the Constitution?
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What is the purpose of the Commission constituted by the President according to Article 344?
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Which of the following States has a special provision for the duration of the use of English language?
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What is the form of numerals to be used for the official purposes of the Union?
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Who authorizes the use of the Hindi language in addition to the English language?
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When is the Commission constituted by the President?
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What is the language to be used for all or any of the purposes specified in a law passed by Parliament?
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Study Notes
Language of the Union
- Business in Parliament is transacted in Hindi or English (Article 120)
- Members can address the House in their mother-tongue if they cannot express themselves in Hindi or English
- After 15 years from the commencement of the Constitution, Parliament can decide to only use Hindi
Language of the Legislature
- Business in the Legislature of a State is transacted in the official language or languages of the State, Hindi, or English (Article 210)
- Members can address the House in their mother-tongue if they cannot express themselves in the above languages
- After 15 years from the commencement of the Constitution, the use of English may be omitted, except in some States where the period is extended to 25 or 40 years
Official Language of the Union
- The official language of the Union is Hindi in Devnagari script (Article 343)
- International form of Indian numerals is used for official purposes
- English language can be used for official purposes for 15 years from the commencement of the Constitution
- President can authorize the use of Hindi and Devnagari numerals in addition to English and international form of Indian numerals during this period
Commission and Committee on Official Language
- A Commission is constituted by the President every 10 years to make recommendations on the use of Hindi language for official purposes (Article 344)
- The Commission consists of a Chairman and members representing different languages specified in the Eighth Schedule
- The Commission recommends on the progressive use of Hindi, restrictions on the use of English, and the language to be used for official purposes
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Description
This quiz covers Article 120 of the Indian Constitution, which deals with the language used in Parliament. It outlines the provisions for the use of Hindi and English in parliamentary business.
