119 Questions
Which Article of the Constitution deals with the policy principles of the official language?
Article 220
In which script is official language Hindi written?
Devanagari
According to Article 351, which language should Hindi be primarily based on for its enrichment of vocabulary?
Sanskrit
On which date was Part-XVII of the Constitution passed in Parliament?
Not mentioned in the text
What is the official language of the government of India?
Hindi and English
Which Article of the Constitution deals with the provision of the official language?
Article 210
Which language was included in the Eighth Schedule by the 21st Amendment to the Constitution?
Sindhi
What is the primary objective of Article 351 of the Constitution?
To enrich Hindi vocabulary
What is the significance of Part-XVII of the Constitution?
Deals with the official language of the Union
Which language was included in the Eighth Schedule by the 71st Amendment to the Constitution?
Nepali
Which of the following states has Sanskrit as its second official language?
Uttarakhand
What is the name of the script in which Hindi is officially written?
Devanagari
In which article are directions given for the development of Hindi language?
Article 351
Who is responsible for signing documents?
Officer signing the document
Who will be responsible for the use of both Hindi and English languages for documents issued under Section 3(3)?
Officer signing the document
What is the significance of Article 343 of the Indian Constitution?
Official language of India
What is the purpose of Article 344 of the Indian Constitution?
To establish a Commission to review the progress of Hindi
How many members of Rajya Sabha are there on the Committee of Parliament on Official Language?
10
When was the Official Languages Rules passed?
17.07.1976
What is the significance of the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Lists the languages recognized by the Constitution
In which year was the first amendment made in the Official Languages Rules, 1976?
Year 1987
Who is the head of the office responsible for implementing the Official Language policy?
Administrative head
What is the responsibility of the Rajbhasha Officer?
Monitoring the use of Hindi in the office
What is the purpose of the Official Language Rules?
To ensure the use of both Hindi and English languages in government offices
Who are the members of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language?
Members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
To whom does the Committee of Parliament on Official Language submit its report?
President
On whose reports does the President issue orders regarding official languages?
Parliamentary Committee on Official Language
According to Section 3(3) of the Official Language Act, 1963, how many documents are mandatory to be issued in the bilingual form?
20
What is the purpose of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language?
To oversee the implementation of the Official Language Act, 1963
What is the significance of the Official Language Act, 1963?
It provided guidelines for the use of official languages in government offices
What is the role of the President in relation to the Official Language Policy?
To issue orders regarding official languages
What is the main objective of the Official Language Policy?
To ensure the use of official languages in government offices
Which of the following documents are mandatory to be issued in bilingual form?
All of the above
Which of the following documents are not covered under Section 3(3)?
None of these
In which language may the papers related to Section 3(3) of the Official Language Act 1963 be issued?
Hindi and English both
When was the Committee of Parliament on Official Language constituted?
January, 1976
How many sub-committees are there of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language?
No specific number
What is the significance of Section 3(3) of the Official Language Act 1963?
It provides for the use of both Hindi and English languages
Which of the following documents is issued in bilingual form?
All of the above
Who is responsible for signing documents issued under Section 3(3)?
The relevant Ministry
Under which rule is the responsibility of proper compliance of the provisions of the Official Language Act and the Rules made thereunder lies?
Rule 12
When may an English translation of a document be asked for?
When a document is of a legal or technical nature
Who can determine whether a document is of legal or technical nature?
Head of the department or office
Under which rule can the responsibility of proper compliance of the provisions of the Official Language Act and the Rules made thereunder lie?
Rule 12
When can an English translation of a document be asked for?
When a document is of a legal or technical nature
Section 7 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 is concerned with which one of the following?
Optional use of Hindi or official language in judgement etc., of High Courts
Where is the Central Government empowered to make rules for Official Language?
In section -8
Who is responsible for determining whether a document is of legal or technical nature?
Head of the department or office
How many members are there on the Committee of Parliament on Official Language?
30
In which case may an English translation of a document be asked for?
When a document is of a legal or technical nature
Who determines whether a document is of legal or technical nature?
Head of the department or office
How many Lok Sabha members are there on the Committee of Parliament on Official Language?
30
What is the primary responsibility of the Central Government according to the Official Languages Act, 1963?
Making rules for Official Language
What is the main objective of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language?
To oversee the implementation of the Official Languages Act, 1963
Who is responsible for signing documents issued under Section 3(3) of the Official Language Act, 1963?
The Rajbhasha Officer
What is the purpose of Section 3(3) of the Official Language Act, 1963?
To issue documents in bilingual form
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the provision of the official language?
Article 120
In which script is Hindi officially written?
Devanagari
According to Article 351, which language should Hindi be primarily based on for its enrichment of vocabulary?
Sanskrit
Which language Hindi should be primarily based on for its enrichment of vocabulary according to the directive of Article 351?
Sanskrit
Which article of the constitution deals with the policy principles of the official language?
Article 120
What is the official language of the government of India?
Hindi
Part-XVII of the constitution deals with which aspect of the official language?
Official language
What is the primary objective of Article 351 of the Indian Constitution?
Development of Hindi language
What is the amount of the first prize under the Incentive Award Scheme for doing official work originally in Hindi?
₹ 4,000/-
How many first prizes are given under the Incentive Award Scheme for doing official work originally in Hindi?
Three
What is the amount of the third prize under the Incentive Award Scheme for doing official work originally in Hindi?
₹ 2,000/-
How many third prizes are given under the Incentive Award Scheme for doing official work originally in Hindi?
Five
How many individuals can be given the first prize independently under the Incentive Scheme for doing official work (noting/drafting) originally in Hindi?
Three
What is the purpose of the Incentive Award Scheme for doing official work originally in Hindi?
To encourage official work in Hindi
What is the scope of the Incentive Award Scheme for doing official work originally in Hindi?
For all government employees doing official work in Hindi
What is the significance of the Incentive Award Scheme for doing official work originally in Hindi?
To promote Hindi language in government work
Who was the first chairman of the committee constituted to examine the recommendations of the Commission on the Official Language?
G.B. Pant
According to Article 350 of the Constitution, which language can be used in representation for redress of grievances?
Language used in Union or State
What is the Official Language of the Union of India?
Hindi
Which part of the Constitution comprises the articles 343-351 giving information about the official language policy?
Part-17
How many articles are there in Part-17 of the Constitution?
9
Which language can be used for representation for redress of grievances under Article 350 of the Constitution?
Language used in Union or State
What is the importance of Part-17 of the Constitution?
It deals with the official language policy of the Union of India
What is the significance of Article 343 of the Constitution?
It deals with the provision of the official language
Which article of the Constitution is related to the provision of the official language?
Article 120
In which script is official language Hindi written?
Devanagari
According to Article 351, which language should Hindi be primarily based on for its enrichment of vocabulary?
Sanskrit
Which of the following documents are mandatory to be issued in bilingual form?
All of the above
Part-XVII of the Constitution deals with the provisions related to
Official Language
Which of the following documents are not covered under Section 3(3) of the Official Language Act, 1963?
None of these
In which language may the papers related to Section 3(3) of the Official Language Act, 1963 be issued?
Hindi and English both
Which article is related to the development of Hindi language?
Article 351
The Constitution has provisions for the official language in
Part-XVII
When was the Committee of Parliament on Official Language constituted?
January, 1976
How many sub-committees are there of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language?
The question does not specify
Article 220 is related to the provision of
Official Language
Which article is related to the directive principles of the official language?
Article 351
Which of the following is the primary objective of the Official Language Policy?
To ensure the use of Hindi and English in government offices
Who is responsible for implementing the Official Language Policy?
The Rajbhasha Officer
What is the purpose of the Official Language Rules?
To regulate the use of Hindi and English in government offices
What is the amount of the first prize awarded under Maithilisharan Gupt Award Scheme?
₹20,000/-
What is the amount of the second prize awarded under Maithilisharan Gupt Award Scheme?
₹10,000/-
What is the amount of the third prize awarded under Maithilisharan Gupt Award Scheme?
₹7,000/-
Which award scheme is named after a renowned Hindi writer?
Premchand Award Scheme
How many award schemes are mentioned in the passage?
4
What is the common purpose of the award schemes mentioned in the passage?
To promote Hindi literature
What is the criteria for awarding prizes under the schemes?
Excellence in literature
What is the amount of second prize awarded in the non-gazetted category under Rail Mantri Hindi Essay Competition?
₹6,000/-
How many prizes are laid out for Railway Minister Hindi Essay Competition?
Total 4 awards, 2 for Gazetted and 2 for non-gazetted
What is the amount of first prize under the Incentive Award Scheme for doing official work originally in Hindi?
₹5,000/-
How many first prizes are given under the Incentive Award Scheme for doing official work originally in Hindi?
Two
What is the amount of second prize under the Incentive Award Scheme for doing official work originally in Hindi?
₹6,000/-
How many awards are given for Railway Minister Hindi Essay Competition?
Total 4 awards, 2 for Gazetted and 2 for non-gazetted
What is the amount of first prize under the Railway Minister Hindi Essay Competition?
₹10,000/-
What is the amount of second prize under the Railway Minister Hindi Essay Competition?
₹6,000/-
What is the amount of the motivational Prizes given under the Hindi Essay Competition organized at the Zonal Railway level?
₹ 800/-
How many motivational Prizes are given under the Hindi Essay Competition organized at Zonal Railway level?
3
What is the amount of the first prize awarded under the Hindi Elocution Competition organized at the Zonal Railway level?
₹ 2,000/-
What is the level at which the Hindi Essay Competition is organized?
Zonal Railway level
What is the purpose of the Hindi Essay Competition organized at the Zonal Railway level?
To encourage participation in Hindi language
What is the frequency of the Hindi Essay Competition organized at the Zonal Railway level?
Annual
Who is eligible to participate in the Hindi Essay Competition organized at the Zonal Railway level?
Railway employees
What is the criteria for awarding the motivational Prizes in the Hindi Essay Competition organized at the Zonal Railway level?
Performance
Study Notes
Official Language Rules and Acts
- The Official Language Rules were passed on July 17, 1976.
- According to Rule 6, the Rajbhasha Officer is responsible for the use of both Hindi and English languages for documents issued under Section 3(3).
- The first amendment to the Official Languages Rules, 1976 was made in 1987.
Official Language Committee
- The Committee of Parliament on Official Language has 10 members from Rajya Sabha and 20 from Lok Sabha.
- The Committee submits its report to the President.
- The President issues orders regarding official languages based on the report of the Committee.
Hindi Language and Script
- Hindi is written in the Devanagari script.
- According to Article 351, Hindi should be primarily based on Sanskrit for its enrichment of vocabulary.
State-level Official Languages
- Uttarakhand has Sanskrit as its second official language.
- Hindi is the official language of the government of India.
Miscellaneous
- The Official Language Act, 1963, makes it mandatory to issue certain documents in bilingual form.
- These documents include general orders, resolutions, contracts, and tenders, but not agreements, press releases, and tender notices.
- These documents may be issued in Hindi or Hindi and English both.
- The Committee of Parliament on Official Language was constituted in January 1976.
Official Language Act, 1963
- Section 7 of the Official Languages Act, 1963 is concerned with the optional use of Hindi or other official languages in judgments, etc. of High Courts.
- The Central Government is empowered to make rules for the official language under Section 8 of the Official Languages Act, 1963.
Committee of Parliament on Official Language
- The Committee of Parliament on Official Language has 30 members.
- There are 20 members from Lok Sabha in the Committee of Parliament on Official Language.
Document Translation
- An English translation of a document may be asked for when the document is of a legal or technical nature.
- The Head of the Department or Office determines whether a document is of a legal or technical nature.
Official Language Policy
- According to the Official Language Rule-12, the responsibility of proper compliance of the provisions of the Official Language Act and the Rules made thereunder lies with the Head of the Department or Office.
- Article 210 of the Constitution does not have the provision dealing with policy principles of the official language.
- Hindi should be primarily based on Sanskrit for its enrichment of vocabulary.
Language Script
- Official language Hindi is written in the Devanagari script.
Constitutional Provisions
- According to Article 350 of the Constitution, Hindi or English can be used in representation for redress of grievances.
- Hindi is the Official Language of the Union of India.
- Articles 343-351 of the Constitution give information about the official language policy and are covered under Part 17.
Incentive Award Scheme
- Three first prizes are given under the Incentive Award Scheme for doing official work originally in Hindi.
- The third prize under the Incentive Award Scheme for doing official work originally in Hindi is Rs. 2,000/-.
- Three third prizes are given under the Incentive Award Scheme for doing official work originally in Hindi.
- Five individuals can be given the first prize independently under the Incentive Scheme for doing official work (noting/drafting) originally in Hindi.
Official Language Act
- The Official Language Act, 1963, is an important legislation in India related to the use of Hindi and other languages.
Documents to be Issued in Bilingual Form
- Certain documents, including general orders, resolutions, and contracts, are mandatory to be issued in bilingual form (Hindi and English).
Exemptions under Section 3(3)
- The following documents are not covered under Section 3(3) of the Official Language Act, 1963:
- Agreements
- Press releases
- Tender notices
Language of Papers related to Section 3(3)
- Papers related to Section 3(3) of the Official Language Act, 1963, may be issued in Hindi or English.
Committee of Parliament on Official Language
- The Committee of Parliament on Official Language was constituted in January 1976.
Provisions of the Constitution
- Article 120 of the Constitution deals with the provision of official language.
- Part XVII of the Constitution deals with the official language.
- Article 351 of the Constitution provides for the enrichment of Hindi vocabulary.
Hindi Language
- Hindi is written in the Devanagari script.
- Hindi should be primarily based on Sanskrit for its enrichment of vocabulary.
Awards and Schemes
- Maithilisharan Gupt Award Scheme:
- First prize: ₹20,000
- Second prize: ₹10,000
- Third prize: ₹7,000
- Premchand Award Scheme:
- First prize: ₹4,000
- Railway Minister Hindi Essay Competition:
- Total prizes: 4 (2 for gazetted and 2 for non-gazetted)
- First prize: ₹4,000
- Incentive Award Scheme for doing official work originally in Hindi:
- First prize: ₹5,000
- Two first prizes are given.
- Second prize: ₹800
- Hindi Essay Competition organized at the Zonal Railway level:
- Three motivational prizes are given.
- First prize: ₹2,000
- Hindi Elocution Competition organized at the Zonal Railway level:
- First prize: ₹2,000
This quiz covers the rules and acts related to the official languages of India, including the Official Language Rules passed in 1976 and the Committee of Parliament on Official Language.
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