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Rajbhasha: Official Language of India

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What is the official language of India, as declared in the Indian Constitution?

English

Hindi (correct)

Sanskrit

Tamil

In which year was Hindi adopted as the official language of India?

1950 (correct)

1960

1947

1955

What script is used to write Hindi?

Roman

Devanagari (correct)

Kannada

Gujarati

What is the primary function of Hindi in India?

To facilitate communication across different regions and states Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of Hindi among India's 22 official languages?

It's the most widely spoken language Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Official Language Act, 1963?

To gradually increase the use of Hindi in official work Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Department of Official Language?

To oversee the implementation of Hindi in official work Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges faced by Hindi as an official language?

Resistance from non-Hindi speaking regions Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Rajbhasha in promoting national unity?

It facilitates communication between people from different regions Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Hindi and English in official communication?

Hindi is the primary language, and English is used as a subsidiary official language Signup and view all the answers

What is the provision in the Indian Constitution that declares Hindi as the official language?

Article 343 of the Indian Constitution Signup and view all the answers

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Rajbhasha: Official Language

Definition

Rajbhasha, also known as Hindi, is the official language of India.

History

Adopted as the official language in 1950, after India gained independence in 1947.
Article 343 of the Indian Constitution declares Hindi as the official language.

Features

Devanagari script is used to write Hindi.
Hindi is the language of the government, parliament, and judiciary.

Importance

Facilitates communication across different regions and states in India.
Used in official documents, government communications, and parliamentary proceedings.

Status in India

22 official languages recognized in India, but Hindi is the most widely spoken.
Hindi is the lingua franca, used as a common language for communication among people speaking different languages.

Challenges

Resistance from non-Hindi speaking states, particularly in the southern regions.
Concerns about the imposition of Hindi on non-Hindi speaking populations.

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Quiz on Rajbhasha, also known as Hindi, the official language of India, including its definition, history, features, importance, status, and challenges.