5 Questions
What is the official language of India?
Hindi
How many languages are recognized as Scheduled Languages by the Indian Constitution?
21
When was the use of English for official purposes supposed to stop according to the Indian Constitution?
1965
Why did many non-Hindi speaking states demand that the use of English continue?
To protect their own languages and ensure effective communication in government work
What was the leaders' attitude towards spreading the use of Hindi in India?
Cautious
Study Notes
Language in India
- Hindi is the official language of India.
Scheduled Languages
- The Indian Constitution recognizes 22 languages as Scheduled Languages.
English in Official Purposes
- According to the Indian Constitution, the use of English for official purposes was supposed to stop in 1965.
Demand to Continue English
- Many non-Hindi speaking states demanded that the use of English continue because they feared Hindi imposition.
Spreading Hindi
- Leaders' attitude towards spreading the use of Hindi in India was of zeal and enthusiasm.
Test your knowledge of India's language policy and linguistic diversity with this quiz. Explore the status of Hindi as the official language and the safeguards in place to protect other languages. Discover the 21 scheduled languages recognized in the Indian federation. How well do you know India's language landscape?
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