Polity Chapter 34 MCQs - Official Language (राजभाषा)

Polity Chapter 34 MCQs - Official Language (राजभाषा)

1 Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with the Official Language?

भारत के संविधान का कौन-सा भाग राजभाषा से संबंधित है?

1. Part XIV

   भाग XIV

2. Part XV

   भाग XV

3. Part XVII

   भाग XVII

4. Part XVIII

   भाग XVIII

Correct Answer: (3) Part XVII

Part XVII of the Constitution, comprising Articles 343 to 351, deals with the Official Language of the Union, regional languages, language of the Supreme Court and High Courts, and related safeguards.

2 According to Article 343, what is the official language of the Union?

अनुच्छेद 343 के अनुसार संघ की राजभाषा क्या है?

1. English

   अंग्रेजी

2. Sanskrit

   संस्कृत

3. Hindi in Devanagari script

   देवनागरी लिपि में हिंदी

4. Hindi and English equally

   हिंदी और अंग्रेजी समान रूप से

Correct Answer: (3) Hindi in Devanagari script

Article 343(1) declares that the official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari script. The form of numerals to be used for official purposes is the international form of Indian numerals.

3 What is the script prescribed by the Constitution for the official language of the Union?

संघ की राजभाषा के लिए संविधान द्वारा निर्धारित लिपि कौन-सी है?

1. Brahmi

   ब्राह्मी

2. Roman

   रोमन

3. Devanagari

   देवनागरी

4. Persian

   फारसी

Correct Answer: (3) Devanagari

Article 343(1) specifically provides that Hindi in Devanagari script shall be the official language of the Union.

4 Which form of numerals is constitutionally prescribed for official purposes of the Union?

संघ के राजकीय प्रयोजनों के लिए अंकों का कौन-सा रूप संवैधानिक रूप से निर्धारित है?

1. Devanagari numerals

   देवनागरी अंक

2. Roman numerals

   रोमन अंक

3. Arabic numerals

   अरबी अंक

4. International form of Indian numerals

   भारतीय अंकों का अंतरराष्ट्रीय रूप

Correct Answer: (4) International form of Indian numerals

Article 343(1) provides that the form of numerals to be used for the official purposes of the Union shall be the international form of Indian numerals.

5 For how long did the Constitution originally permit the continued use of English for official purposes of the Union after the commencement of the Constitution?

संविधान लागू होने के बाद संघ के राजकीय प्रयोजनों के लिए अंग्रेजी के प्रयोग को संविधान ने मूल रूप से कितने समय तक जारी रखने की अनुमति दी थी?

1. 5 years

   5 वर्ष

2. 15 years

   15 वर्ष

3. 20 years

   20 वर्ष

4. 25 years

   25 वर्ष

Correct Answer: (2) 15 years

Article 343(2) originally provided for the continued use of English for all official purposes of the Union and for parliamentary business for a period of 15 years from the commencement of the Constitution, i.e. until 26 January 1965.

6 Which Article empowers Parliament to provide by law for the continued use of English even after the expiry of the initial 15-year period?

कौन-सा अनुच्छेद संसद को प्रारंभिक 15 वर्ष की अवधि समाप्त होने के बाद भी अंग्रेजी के निरंतर प्रयोग के लिए कानून बनाने की शक्ति देता है?

1. Article 342

   अनुच्छेद 342

2. Article 343(3)

   अनुच्छेद 343(3)

3. Article 345

   अनुच्छेद 345

4. Article 351

   अनुच्छेद 351

Correct Answer: (2) Article 343(3)

Article 343(3) empowers Parliament to make law providing for the use of English language and/or Devanagari form of numerals for specified official purposes even after the 15-year transitional period.

7 Which Act provides for the continued use of English language for official purposes of the Union beyond 1965?

कौन-सा अधिनियम 1965 के बाद संघ के राजकीय प्रयोजनों के लिए अंग्रेजी भाषा के निरंतर प्रयोग का प्रावधान करता है?

1. Official Languages Regulation Act, 1965

   राजभाषा विनियमन अधिनियम, 1965

2. Hindi Language Act, 1963

   हिंदी भाषा अधिनियम, 1963

3. Official Languages Act, 1963

   राजभाषा अधिनियम, 1963

4. Union Languages Act, 1967

   संघ भाषा अधिनियम, 1967

Correct Answer: (3) Official Languages Act, 1963

The Official Languages Act, 1963 provides for the continued use of English, in addition to Hindi, for specified official purposes of the Union and for parliamentary business.

8 The Official Languages Act, 1963 was significantly amended in which year to provide stronger safeguards for the continued use of English?

अंग्रेजी के निरंतर प्रयोग के लिए अधिक मजबूत सुरक्षा प्रदान करने हेतु राजभाषा अधिनियम, 1963 में किस वर्ष महत्वपूर्ण संशोधन किया गया?

1. 1964

   1964

2. 1965

   1965

3. 1967

   1967

4. 1971

   1971

Correct Answer: (3) 1967

The Official Languages Act, 1963 was amended in 1967. The amendment strengthened the continued use of English alongside Hindi for official purposes and addressed the concerns of non-Hindi-speaking States.

9 Which Article deals with the Commission and Committee of Parliament on Official Language?

कौन-सा अनुच्छेद राजभाषा आयोग और संसद की राजभाषा समिति से संबंधित है?

1. Article 343

   अनुच्छेद 343

2. Article 344

   अनुच्छेद 344

3. Article 347

   अनुच्छेद 347

4. Article 351

   अनुच्छेद 351

Correct Answer: (2) Article 344

Article 344 provides for the constitution of a Commission on Official Language and a Committee of Parliament to examine recommendations concerning the progressive use of Hindi and other related language matters.

10 The Official Language Commission under Article 344 is appointed by the:

अनुच्छेद 344 के तहत राजभाषा आयोग की नियुक्ति कौन करता है?

1. Prime Minister

   प्रधानमंत्री

2. Parliament

   संसद

3. Chief Justice of India

   भारत के मुख्य न्यायाधीश

4. President

   राष्ट्रपति

Correct Answer: (4) President

Article 344 provides that the President shall constitute a Commission on Official Language. The Commission consists of a Chairman and other members representing languages specified in the Constitution.

11 The first Official Language Commission was constituted in:

प्रथम राजभाषा आयोग का गठन कब किया गया था?

1. 1950

   1950

2. 1955

   1955

3. 1960

   1960

4. 1965

   1965

Correct Answer: (2) 1955

The first Official Language Commission was constituted in 1955 under Article 344. It was headed by B. G. Kher and submitted its report in 1956.

12 The Committee of Parliament on Official Language constituted under Article 344 consists of how many members?

अनुच्छेद 344 के तहत गठित संसद की राजभाषा समिति में कितने सदस्य होते हैं?

1. 20 members

   20 सदस्य

2. 25 members

   25 सदस्य

3. 30 members

   30 सदस्य

4. 35 members

   35 सदस्य

Correct Answer: (3) 30 members

Article 344 provides for a Committee of Parliament consisting of 30 members. Twenty members are elected from the Lok Sabha and ten from the Rajya Sabha, using proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.

13 What is the composition of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language?

संसद की राजभाषा समिति की संरचना क्या है?

1. 15 from Lok Sabha and 15 from Rajya Sabha

   लोकसभा से 15 और राज्यसभा से 15

2. 20 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha

   लोकसभा से 20 और राज्यसभा से 10

3. 10 from Lok Sabha and 20 from Rajya Sabha

   लोकसभा से 10 और राज्यसभा से 20

4. 25 from Lok Sabha and 5 from Rajya Sabha

   लोकसभा से 25 और राज्यसभा से 5

Correct Answer: (2) 20 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha

The Committee consists of 30 members: 20 elected by members of the Lok Sabha and 10 elected by members of the Rajya Sabha, through proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.

14 Which Article provides that a State Legislature may adopt any one or more languages in use in the State or Hindi as the official language of the State?

कौन-सा अनुच्छेद राज्य विधानमंडल को राज्य में प्रचलित एक या अधिक भाषाओं या हिंदी को राज्य की राजभाषा अपनाने की अनुमति देता है?

1. Article 343

   अनुच्छेद 343

2. Article 344

   अनुच्छेद 344

3. Article 345

   अनुच्छेद 345

4. Article 348

   अनुच्छेद 348

Correct Answer: (3) Article 345

Article 345 empowers the Legislature of a State to adopt by law any one or more of the languages in use in the State or Hindi as the language to be used for all or any of the official purposes of that State.

15 Until a State Legislature provides otherwise by law, which language may continue to be used for official purposes of the State under Article 345?

जब तक राज्य विधानमंडल कानून द्वारा अन्यथा प्रावधान न करे, अनुच्छेद 345 के तहत राज्य के राजकीय प्रयोजनों के लिए कौन-सी भाषा जारी रह सकती है?

1. Only Hindi

   केवल हिंदी

2. Only Sanskrit

   केवल संस्कृत

3. English and the language or languages previously in use for State official purposes

   अंग्रेजी तथा वह भाषा या भाषाएं जो पहले राज्य के राजकीय प्रयोजनों में प्रयोग होती थीं

4. Only the language specified in the Eighth Schedule

   केवल आठवीं अनुसूची में निर्दिष्ट भाषा

Correct Answer: (3) English and the language or languages previously in use for State official purposes

Article 345 provides transitional continuity by allowing the continued use of English and the language or languages previously in use for State official purposes until the State Legislature provides otherwise by law.

16 Which Article deals with a special provision relating to language spoken by a section of the population of a State?

कौन-सा अनुच्छेद किसी राज्य की जनसंख्या के एक वर्ग द्वारा बोली जाने वाली भाषा से संबंधित विशेष प्रावधान करता है?

1. Article 345

   अनुच्छेद 345

2. Article 347

   अनुच्छेद 347

3. Article 349

   अनुच्छेद 349

4. Article 350A

   अनुच्छेद 350A

Correct Answer: (2) Article 347

Article 347 provides that if a substantial proportion of the population of a State desires the use of any language spoken by them to be recognized by the State, the President may, if satisfied that the demand is justified, direct that such language be officially recognized throughout or in part of that State.

17 Under Article 347, who can direct recognition of a language spoken by a substantial section of a State's population?

अनुच्छेद 347 के तहत राज्य की जनसंख्या के पर्याप्त वर्ग द्वारा बोली जाने वाली भाषा को मान्यता देने का निर्देश कौन दे सकता है?

1. Governor alone

   केवल राज्यपाल

2. Chief Minister

   मुख्यमंत्री

3. State Legislature

   राज्य विधानमंडल

4. President

   राष्ट्रपति

Correct Answer: (4) President

Under Article 347, the President may, if satisfied that a substantial proportion of the population of a State desires recognition of a particular language, direct that the language be officially recognized for the whole or part of the State.

18 Which language is the authoritative language for proceedings in the Supreme Court under Article 348?

अनुच्छेद 348 के तहत सर्वोच्च न्यायालय की कार्यवाही के लिए प्राधिकृत भाषा कौन-सी है?

1. Hindi

   हिंदी

2. Any Eighth Schedule language

   आठवीं अनुसूची की कोई भी भाषा

3. English

   अंग्रेजी

4. Sanskrit

   संस्कृत

Correct Answer: (3) English

Article 348 provides that, until Parliament provides otherwise by law, all proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court shall be in English, subject to the constitutional provisions permitting certain use of other languages in High Courts.

19 Under Article 348, the authoritative texts of Bills, Acts, Ordinances, Orders, Rules and Regulations are generally in:

अनुच्छेद 348 के तहत विधेयकों, अधिनियमों, अध्यादेशों, आदेशों, नियमों और विनियमों के प्राधिकृत पाठ सामान्यतः किस भाषा में होते हैं?

1. Hindi

   हिंदी

2. State official language

   राज्य की राजभाषा

3. English

   अंग्रेजी

4. Sanskrit

   संस्कृत

Correct Answer: (3) English

Article 348 provides that, unless Parliament provides otherwise, the authoritative texts of Bills, Acts, Ordinances, Orders, Rules, Regulations and certain constitutional and legal instruments shall be in English.

20 Who may authorize the use of Hindi or another official language of a State in proceedings of its High Court, subject to constitutional conditions?

संवैधानिक शर्तों के अधीन किसी राज्य के उच्च न्यायालय की कार्यवाही में हिंदी या राज्य की अन्य राजभाषा के प्रयोग को कौन अधिकृत कर सकता है?

1. Chief Minister alone

   केवल मुख्यमंत्री

2. State Legislature alone

   केवल राज्य विधानमंडल

3. Governor, with the previous consent of the President

   राष्ट्रपति की पूर्व सहमति से राज्यपाल

4. Chief Justice of India

   भारत के मुख्य न्यायाधीश

Correct Answer: (3) Governor, with the previous consent of the President

Article 348(2) permits the Governor of a State, with the previous consent of the President, to authorize the use of Hindi or another language used for official purposes of the State in proceedings of the High Court. Judgments, decrees and orders remain subject to the constitutional requirement concerning English.

21 Which Article contains a special procedure for certain language-related Bills?

कौन-सा अनुच्छेद कुछ भाषा-संबंधी विधेयकों के लिए विशेष प्रक्रिया का प्रावधान करता है?

1. Article 347

   अनुच्छेद 347

2. Article 349

   अनुच्छेद 349

3. Article 350

   अनुच्छेद 350

4. Article 351

   अनुच्छेद 351

Correct Answer: (2) Article 349

Article 349 prescribed a special procedure for enactment of certain laws relating to language matters during the initial fifteen-year period from the commencement of the Constitution. It required prior sanction of the President for introduction of such Bills.

22 Under Article 350, every person is entitled to submit a representation for the redress of grievances to any authority of the Union or a State in:

अनुच्छेद 350 के तहत प्रत्येक व्यक्ति को संघ या राज्य के किसी अधिकारी के समक्ष अपनी शिकायतों के निवारण के लिए किस भाषा में अभ्यावेदन देने का अधिकार है?

1. Only English

   केवल अंग्रेजी में

2. Only Hindi

   केवल हिंदी में

3. Any language used in the Union or State, as the case may be

   यथास्थिति संघ या राज्य में प्रयुक्त किसी भी भाषा में

4. Only the language of the Eighth Schedule

   केवल आठवीं अनुसूची की भाषा में

Correct Answer: (3) Any language used in the Union or State, as the case may be

Article 350 provides that every person shall be entitled to submit a representation for the redress of any grievance to any officer or authority of the Union or a State in any of the languages used in the Union or in the State, as the case may be.

23 Which constitutional provision directs every State and local authority to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage to children belonging to linguistic minority groups?

कौन-सा संवैधानिक प्रावधान प्रत्येक राज्य और स्थानीय प्राधिकरण को भाषाई अल्पसंख्यक समूहों के बच्चों को प्राथमिक स्तर पर मातृभाषा में शिक्षा की पर्याप्त सुविधाएं प्रदान करने का निर्देश देता है?

1. Article 350

   अनुच्छेद 350

2. Article 350A

   अनुच्छेद 350A

3. Article 350B

   अनुच्छेद 350B

4. Article 351

   अनुच्छेद 351

Correct Answer: (2) Article 350A

Article 350A directs every State and every local authority within the State to endeavour to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to linguistic minority groups.

24 The Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities is provided under which Article?

भाषाई अल्पसंख्यकों के लिए विशेष अधिकारी का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

1. Article 350

   अनुच्छेद 350

2. Article 350A

   अनुच्छेद 350A

3. Article 350B

   अनुच्छेद 350B

4. Article 351

   अनुच्छेद 351

Correct Answer: (3) Article 350B

Article 350B provides for a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities. The officer is appointed by the President and investigates matters relating to safeguards provided for linguistic minorities under the Constitution.

25 The Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities submits reports to the:

भाषाई अल्पसंख्यकों के लिए विशेष अधिकारी अपनी रिपोर्ट किसे प्रस्तुत करता है?

1. Prime Minister

   प्रधानमंत्री

2. Chief Justice of India

   भारत के मुख्य न्यायाधीश

3. Parliament directly

   सीधे संसद को

4. President

   राष्ट्रपति को

Correct Answer: (4) President

Under Article 350B, the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities submits reports to the President regarding safeguards for linguistic minorities. The President causes these reports to be laid before Parliament and sends them to the concerned State Governments.

26 Which Article directs the Union to promote the spread and development of Hindi language?

कौन-सा अनुच्छेद संघ को हिंदी भाषा के प्रसार और विकास को बढ़ावा देने का निर्देश देता है?

1. Article 343

   अनुच्छेद 343

2. Article 348

   अनुच्छेद 348

3. Article 350A

   अनुच्छेद 350A

4. Article 351

   अनुच्छेद 351

Correct Answer: (4) Article 351

Article 351 makes it the duty of the Union to promote the spread of Hindi and to develop it so that it may serve as a medium of expression for all elements of India's composite culture.

27 According to Article 351, Hindi should primarily draw its vocabulary from:

अनुच्छेद 351 के अनुसार हिंदी को मुख्यतः अपनी शब्दावली किससे ग्रहण करनी चाहिए?

1. Only English

   केवल अंग्रेजी से

2. Only Persian and Arabic

   केवल फारसी और अरबी से

3. Sanskrit and other languages of the Eighth Schedule, where appropriate

   संस्कृत और आठवीं अनुसूची की अन्य भाषाओं से, जहां उपयुक्त हो

4. Only regional languages of North India

   केवल उत्तर भारत की क्षेत्रीय भाषाओं से

Correct Answer: (3) Sanskrit and other languages of the Eighth Schedule, where appropriate

Article 351 directs that Hindi should draw, wherever necessary or desirable, its vocabulary primarily from Sanskrit and secondarily from other languages included in the Eighth Schedule.

28 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a duty of the Union under Article 351?

निम्नलिखित में से किसका उल्लेख अनुच्छेद 351 के तहत संघ के कर्तव्य के रूप में नहीं किया गया है?

1. Promoting the spread of Hindi

   हिंदी के प्रसार को बढ़ावा देना

2. Developing Hindi as a medium of expression of India's composite culture

   हिंदी को भारत की समासिक संस्कृति की अभिव्यक्ति का माध्यम बनाना

3. Drawing vocabulary from Sanskrit and other Eighth Schedule languages

   संस्कृत और आठवीं अनुसूची की अन्य भाषाओं से शब्दावली ग्रहण करना

4. Replacing all regional languages with Hindi

   सभी क्षेत्रीय भाषाओं को हिंदी से बदलना

Correct Answer: (4) Replacing all regional languages with Hindi

Article 351 does not direct the replacement of regional languages by Hindi. It focuses on promoting and developing Hindi while drawing upon India's linguistic diversity.

29 How many languages are currently included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution?

वर्तमान में संविधान की आठवीं अनुसूची में कितनी भाषाएं शामिल हैं?

1. 14

   14

2. 18

   18

3. 22

   22

4. 24

   24

Correct Answer: (3) 22

The Eighth Schedule currently contains 22 languages. It originally contained 14 languages, with Sindhi, Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali added through subsequent constitutional amendments.

30 Which Constitutional Amendment added Maithili to the Eighth Schedule?

किस संविधान संशोधन द्वारा मैथिली को आठवीं अनुसूची में शामिल किया गया?

1. 71st Amendment

   71वाँ संशोधन

2. 86th Amendment

   86वाँ संशोधन

3. 92nd Amendment

   92वाँ संशोधन

4. 96th Amendment

   96वाँ संशोधन

Correct Answer: (3) 92nd Amendment

The 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 added Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali to the Eighth Schedule, increasing the number of scheduled languages from 18 to 22. Maithili is especially important for Bihar-related examinations.

31 Which of the following languages was NOT included in the original list of 14 languages in the Eighth Schedule?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी भाषा आठवीं अनुसूची की मूल 14 भाषाओं में शामिल नहीं थी?

1. Hindi

   हिंदी

2. Bengali

   बंगाली

3. Tamil

   तमिल

4. Sindhi

   सिंधी

Correct Answer: (4) Sindhi

The Eighth Schedule originally contained 14 languages. Sindhi was added later by the 21st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1967.

32 Which Constitutional Amendment added Sindhi to the Eighth Schedule?

किस संविधान संशोधन द्वारा सिंधी को आठवीं अनुसूची में जोड़ा गया?

1. 7th Amendment

   7वाँ संशोधन

2. 21st Amendment

   21वाँ संशोधन

3. 42nd Amendment

   42वाँ संशोधन

4. 71st Amendment

   71वाँ संशोधन

Correct Answer: (2) 21st Amendment

The 21st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1967 added Sindhi to the Eighth Schedule, taking the number of scheduled languages from 14 to 15.

33 Which group of languages was added to the Eighth Schedule by the 71st Constitutional Amendment?

71वें संविधान संशोधन द्वारा आठवीं अनुसूची में भाषाओं का कौन-सा समूह जोड़ा गया?

1. Bodo, Dogri and Maithili

   बोडो, डोगरी और मैथिली

2. Santhali, Sindhi and Nepali

   संथाली, सिंधी और नेपाली

3. Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali

   कोंकणी, मणिपुरी और नेपाली

4. Maithili, Bodo and Santhali

   मैथिली, बोडो और संथाली

Correct Answer: (3) Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali

The 71st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 added Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali to the Eighth Schedule, increasing the number of scheduled languages from 15 to 18.

34 Which group of languages was added to the Eighth Schedule by the 92nd Constitutional Amendment?

92वें संविधान संशोधन द्वारा आठवीं अनुसूची में भाषाओं का कौन-सा समूह जोड़ा गया?

1. Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali

   कोंकणी, मणिपुरी और नेपाली

2. Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali

   बोडो, डोगरी, मैथिली और संथाली

3. Sindhi, Konkani, Nepali and Maithili

   सिंधी, कोंकणी, नेपाली और मैथिली

4. Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati and Marathi

   असमिया, बंगाली, गुजराती और मराठी

Correct Answer: (2) Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali

The 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 added four languages—Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali—to the Eighth Schedule.

35 Which Constitutional Amendment changed the name of the language "Oriya" to "Odia" in the Eighth Schedule?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने आठवीं अनुसूची में "Oriya" भाषा का नाम बदलकर "Odia" किया?

1. 91st Amendment

   91वाँ संशोधन

2. 92nd Amendment

   92वाँ संशोधन

3. 96th Amendment

   96वाँ संशोधन

4. 97th Amendment

   97वाँ संशोधन

Correct Answer: (3) 96th Amendment

The 96th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2011 changed the name of the language listed as "Oriya" in the Eighth Schedule to "Odia."

36 Which one of the following statements about the Eighth Schedule is correct?

आठवीं अनुसूची के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा कथन सही है?

1. It declares all its languages as official languages of the Union

   यह अपनी सभी भाषाओं को संघ की राजभाषा घोषित करती है

2. It contains only languages used in northern India

   इसमें केवल उत्तर भारत में प्रयुक्त भाषाएं हैं

3. It lists languages recognized for constitutional purposes, but inclusion does not by itself make a language an official language of the Union

   इसमें संवैधानिक प्रयोजनों के लिए मान्यता प्राप्त भाषाएं सूचीबद्ध हैं, लेकिन केवल शामिल होने से कोई भाषा संघ की राजभाषा नहीं बन जाती

4. It is a list maintained by the Official Language Commission

   यह राजभाषा आयोग द्वारा रखी जाने वाली सूची है

Correct Answer: (3) It lists languages recognized for constitutional purposes, but inclusion does not by itself make a language an official language of the Union

The Eighth Schedule contains 22 constitutionally recognized languages. Its inclusion of a language does not automatically confer the status of official language of the Union. Hindi in Devanagari remains the official language of the Union under Article 343.

37 Which of the following is the correct constitutional relationship between Hindi and English at the Union level?

संघ स्तर पर हिंदी और अंग्रेजी के बीच संवैधानिक संबंध का सही वर्णन कौन-सा है?

1. Both are expressly declared official languages of the Union under Article 343

   दोनों को अनुच्छेद 343 के तहत संघ की राजभाषा घोषित किया गया है

2. English is the sole official language of the Union

   अंग्रेजी संघ की एकमात्र राजभाषा है

3. Hindi in Devanagari is the official language of the Union, while English continues to be used for specified official purposes under law

   देवनागरी में हिंदी संघ की राजभाषा है, जबकि कानून के तहत निर्दिष्ट राजकीय प्रयोजनों के लिए अंग्रेजी का प्रयोग जारी है

4. Any Eighth Schedule language can automatically replace Hindi

   आठवीं अनुसूची की कोई भी भाषा स्वतः हिंदी का स्थान ले सकती है

Correct Answer: (3) Hindi in Devanagari is the official language of the Union, while English continues to be used for specified official purposes under law

Article 343 establishes Hindi in Devanagari as the Union's official language. The Official Languages Act, 1963, as amended in 1967, provides for the continued use of English alongside Hindi for specified purposes.

38 Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा युग्म सही सुमेलित है?

1. Article 344 — Language of Supreme Court

   अनुच्छेद 344 — सर्वोच्च न्यायालय की भाषा

2. Article 347 — Official language of Union

   अनुच्छेद 347 — संघ की राजभाषा

3. Article 350A — Mother-tongue instruction for linguistic minorities

   अनुच्छेद 350A — भाषाई अल्पसंख्यकों के लिए मातृभाषा में शिक्षा

4. Article 351 — Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities

   अनुच्छेद 351 — भाषाई अल्पसंख्यकों के लिए विशेष अधिकारी

Correct Answer: (3) Article 350A — Mother-tongue instruction for linguistic minorities

Article 350A concerns facilities for mother-tongue instruction at the primary stage for children belonging to linguistic minority groups. Article 350B deals with the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities, while Article 351 concerns development of Hindi.

39 Which Article specifically deals with the language to be used in the Supreme Court and High Courts and authoritative legal texts?

कौन-सा अनुच्छेद विशेष रूप से सर्वोच्च न्यायालय और उच्च न्यायालयों में प्रयुक्त भाषा तथा प्राधिकृत विधिक पाठों से संबंधित है?

1. Article 345

   अनुच्छेद 345

2. Article 347

   अनुच्छेद 347

3. Article 348

   अनुच्छेद 348

4. Article 350

   अनुच्छेद 350

Correct Answer: (3) Article 348

Article 348 establishes the constitutional framework for the language of proceedings in the Supreme Court and High Courts and for authoritative texts of Bills, Acts, Ordinances, Orders, Rules and Regulations.

40 Which of the following statements regarding the language of a High Court is correct?

उच्च न्यायालय की भाषा के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा कथन सही है?

1. The State Legislature can independently make Hindi the language of all High Court judgments

   राज्य विधानमंडल स्वतंत्र रूप से सभी उच्च न्यायालय के निर्णयों की भाषा हिंदी कर सकता है

2. The Governor can authorize any language without Presidential consent

   राज्यपाल राष्ट्रपति की सहमति के बिना किसी भी भाषा को अधिकृत कर सकता है

3. The Governor may, with the previous consent of the President, authorize Hindi or another State official language in High Court proceedings

   राज्यपाल राष्ट्रपति की पूर्व सहमति से उच्च न्यायालय की कार्यवाही में हिंदी या राज्य की अन्य राजभाषा को अधिकृत कर सकता है

4. English is constitutionally prohibited in High Courts

   उच्च न्यायालयों में अंग्रेजी संवैधानिक रूप से निषिद्ध है

Correct Answer: (3) The Governor may, with the previous consent of the President, authorize Hindi or another State official language in High Court proceedings

Article 348(2) permits such authorization by the Governor with the previous consent of the President. However, the constitutional position concerning judgments, decrees and orders must also be kept in view.

41 Consider the following statements: I. Hindi in Devanagari script is the official language of the Union. II. English ceased to have any official use after 1965. III. Parliament can provide by law for continued use of English. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: I. देवनागरी लिपि में हिंदी संघ की राजभाषा है। II. 1965 के बाद अंग्रेजी का कोई राजकीय प्रयोग नहीं रहा। III. संसद कानून द्वारा अंग्रेजी के निरंतर प्रयोग का प्रावधान कर सकती है। उपर्युक्त में से कौन-सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

1. Only I

   केवल I

2. Only II and III

   केवल II और III

3. Only I and III

   केवल I और III

4. I, II and III

   I, II और III

Correct Answer: (3) Only I and III

Article 343 declares Hindi in Devanagari as the official language of the Union and permits Parliament to provide for continued use of English. English did not cease to have official use after 1965; the Official Languages Act provides for its continued use.

42 Consider the following statements regarding the Eighth Schedule: I. It originally contained 14 languages. II. Sindhi was added by the 21st Amendment. III. Maithili was added by the 92nd Amendment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

आठवीं अनुसूची के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: I. इसमें मूल रूप से 14 भाषाएं थीं। II. सिंधी को 21वें संशोधन द्वारा जोड़ा गया। III. मैथिली को 92वें संशोधन द्वारा जोड़ा गया। उपर्युक्त में से कौन-सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

1. Only I

   केवल I

2. Only I and II

   केवल I और II

3. Only II and III

   केवल II और III

4. I, II and III

   I, II और III

Correct Answer: (4) I, II and III

The Eighth Schedule originally contained 14 languages. Sindhi was added by the 21st Amendment Act, 1967, while Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali were added by the 92nd Amendment Act, 2003.

43 Consider the following statements about Article 350B: I. The Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities is appointed by the President. II. The officer investigates safeguards for linguistic minorities. III. The officer submits reports to the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

अनुच्छेद 350B के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: I. भाषाई अल्पसंख्यकों के लिए विशेष अधिकारी की नियुक्ति राष्ट्रपति करता है। II. अधिकारी भाषाई अल्पसंख्यकों के लिए सुरक्षा उपायों की जांच करता है। III. अधिकारी अपनी रिपोर्ट प्रधानमंत्री को प्रस्तुत करता है। उपर्युक्त में से कौन-सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

1. Only I

   केवल I

2. Only II and III

   केवल II और III

3. Only I and II

   केवल I और II

4. I, II and III

   I, II और III

Correct Answer: (3) Only I and II

Article 350B provides that the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities is appointed by the President and investigates matters relating to safeguards for linguistic minorities. Reports are submitted to the President, not directly to the Prime Minister.

44 Which of the following correctly matches the constitutional Article with its subject?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा संवैधानिक अनुच्छेद और उसके विषय का सही सुमेलित युग्म है?

1. Article 343 — State official language

   अनुच्छेद 343 — राज्य की राजभाषा

2. Article 345 — Official language of Union

   अनुच्छेद 345 — संघ की राजभाषा

3. Article 347 — Special provision for language spoken by a section of a State's population

   अनुच्छेद 347 — राज्य की जनसंख्या के एक वर्ग द्वारा बोली जाने वाली भाषा के संबंध में विशेष प्रावधान

4. Article 351 — Language of Supreme Court

   अनुच्छेद 351 — सर्वोच्च न्यायालय की भाषा

Correct Answer: (3) Article 347 — Special provision for language spoken by a section of a State's population

Article 347 empowers the President to direct recognition of a language spoken by a substantial proportion of a State's population when the constitutional conditions are satisfied.

45 Which of the following is the correct sequence of Articles dealing with Union official language, State official language, High Court language, and development of Hindi?

संघ की राजभाषा, राज्य की राजभाषा, उच्च न्यायालय की भाषा और हिंदी के विकास से संबंधित अनुच्छेदों का सही क्रम कौन-सा है?

1. 343, 347, 348, 350

   343, 347, 348, 350

2. 343, 345, 348, 351

   343, 345, 348, 351

3. 344, 345, 350, 351

   344, 345, 350, 351

4. 345, 347, 350A, 351

   345, 347, 350A, 351

Correct Answer: (2) 343, 345, 348, 351

Article 343 deals with the official language of the Union; Article 345 concerns the official language or languages of a State; Article 348 concerns the language of the Supreme Court and High Courts and authoritative legal texts; and Article 351 concerns the development of Hindi.

46 Which one of the following languages is included in the Eighth Schedule and is particularly associated with Bihar's linguistic heritage?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी भाषा आठवीं अनुसूची में शामिल है और विशेष रूप से बिहार की भाषाई विरासत से संबंधित है?

1. Bhojpuri

   भोजपुरी

2. Magahi

   मगही

3. Maithili

   मैथिली

4. Angika

   अंगिका

Correct Answer: (3) Maithili

Maithili is one of the 22 languages in the Eighth Schedule. It was added by the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003. Bhojpuri, Magahi and Angika are not currently included in the Eighth Schedule.

47 Which of the following statements about the Eighth Schedule is incorrect?

आठवीं अनुसूची के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा कथन गलत है?

1. It currently contains 22 languages

   इसमें वर्तमान में 22 भाषाएं हैं

2. Maithili is included in it

   इसमें मैथिली शामिल है

3. Santhali was added through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment

   संथाली को 92वें संविधान संशोधन द्वारा जोड़ा गया था

4. Every language in it is automatically an official language of the Union

   इसमें शामिल प्रत्येक भाषा स्वतः संघ की राजभाषा है

Correct Answer: (4) Every language in it is automatically an official language of the Union

Inclusion in the Eighth Schedule does not automatically confer the status of an official language of the Union. Article 343 specifically establishes Hindi in Devanagari as the official language of the Union.

48 Which of the following correctly distinguishes Article 350A from Article 350B?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा अनुच्छेद 350A और अनुच्छेद 350B के बीच सही अंतर बताता है?

1. 350A concerns Hindi development; 350B concerns State official languages

   350A हिंदी के विकास और 350B राज्य की राजभाषाओं से संबंधित है

2. 350A concerns mother-tongue instruction for linguistic minorities; 350B concerns the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities

   350A भाषाई अल्पसंख्यकों के लिए मातृभाषा में शिक्षा और 350B भाषाई अल्पसंख्यकों के विशेष अधिकारी से संबंधित है

3. 350A concerns the Supreme Court; 350B concerns the Lok Sabha

   350A सर्वोच्च न्यायालय और 350B लोकसभा से संबंधित है

4. 350A concerns the Eighth Schedule; 350B concerns Hindi numerals

   350A आठवीं अनुसूची और 350B हिंदी अंकों से संबंधित है

Correct Answer: (2) 350A concerns mother-tongue instruction for linguistic minorities; 350B concerns the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities

Article 350A deals with adequate facilities for mother-tongue instruction at the primary stage for linguistic minority children, while Article 350B establishes the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities.

49 Consider the following statements regarding the Official Language Commission under Article 344: I. It is constituted by the President. II. Its recommendations relate to the progressive use of Hindi for official purposes. III. It is a permanent constitutional body with a fixed five-year tenure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

अनुच्छेद 344 के तहत राजभाषा आयोग के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: I. इसका गठन राष्ट्रपति करता है। II. इसकी सिफारिशें राजकीय प्रयोजनों के लिए हिंदी के क्रमिक प्रयोग से संबंधित होती हैं। III. यह निश्चित पांच वर्ष के कार्यकाल वाला स्थायी संवैधानिक निकाय है। उपर्युक्त में से कौन-सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?

1. Only I

   केवल I

2. Only II and III

   केवल II और III

3. Only I and II

   केवल I और II

4. I, II and III

   I, II और III

Correct Answer: (3) Only I and II

Article 344 provides for a Commission constituted by the President and specifies matters on which it shall make recommendations, including the progressive use of Hindi for official purposes. The Constitution does not establish it as a permanent five-year-tenure body.

50 Which of the following best reflects the constitutional approach to India's language policy?

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा भारत की भाषा नीति के प्रति संवैधानिक दृष्टिकोण को सबसे सही रूप में दर्शाता है?

1. Complete replacement of all regional languages by Hindi

   सभी क्षेत्रीय भाषाओं को हिंदी से पूर्णतः बदलना

2. Exclusive use of English for all official purposes

   सभी राजकीय प्रयोजनों के लिए केवल अंग्रेजी का प्रयोग

3. Recognition of only one language throughout India

   पूरे भारत में केवल एक भाषा को मान्यता देना

4. Promotion of Hindi along with accommodation and protection of India's linguistic diversity

   हिंदी के प्रोत्साहन के साथ भारत की भाषाई विविधता का समायोजन और संरक्षण

Correct Answer: (4) Promotion of Hindi along with accommodation and protection of India's linguistic diversity

The constitutional language scheme balances the promotion of Hindi with continued use of English, recognition of State languages, protection of linguistic minorities, mother-tongue instruction, and recognition of 22 languages in the Eighth Schedule. This reflects India's multilingual constitutional framework rather than a single-language model.

1 Which of the following statements regarding Article 343 of the Constitution is correct?

1. Hindi in Devanagari script is the official language of the Union.

   देवनागरी लिपि में हिंदी संघ की राजभाषा है।

2. Hindi and English are jointly declared as the official languages of the Union by Article 343.

   अनुच्छेद 343 द्वारा हिंदी और अंग्रेजी को संयुक्त रूप से संघ की राजभाषा घोषित किया गया है।

3. English alone is the official language of the Union.

   केवल अंग्रेजी संघ की राजभाषा है।

4. Hindi in both Devanagari and Roman scripts is the official language of the Union.

   देवनागरी और रोमन दोनों लिपियों में हिंदी संघ की राजभाषा है।

Correct Answer: (1) Hindi in Devanagari script is the official language of the Union.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (✅) - Article 343(1) declares Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - English was not declared a co-equal official language by Article 343 itself; its continued use is governed by constitutional and statutory provisions.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - Hindi, not English alone, is constitutionally specified as the official language of the Union.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - The Constitution specifies Devanagari script, not Roman script.

2 With reference to the official language of the Union, consider the following statements. Which one is correct?

1. The Constitution declares Hindi in Devanagari script as the national language of India.

   संविधान हिंदी को देवनागरी लिपि में भारत की राष्ट्रीय भाषा घोषित करता है।

2. Article 343 provides that the international form of Indian numerals shall be used for all purposes of the Union.

   अनुच्छेद 343 में सभी संघीय प्रयोजनों के लिए भारतीय अंकों के अंतरराष्ट्रीय रूप के प्रयोग का प्रावधान है।

3. The international form of Indian numerals is constitutionally prescribed for official purposes of the Union under Article 343.

   अनुच्छेद 343 के अंतर्गत संघ के राजकीय प्रयोजनों के लिए भारतीय अंकों के अंतरराष्ट्रीय रूप का संवैधानिक प्रावधान है।

4. Roman numerals are prescribed as the official numerals of the Union.

   रोमन अंकों को संघ के राजकीय अंक निर्धारित किया गया है।

Correct Answer: (3) The international form of Indian numerals is constitutionally prescribed for official purposes of the Union under Article 343.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - The Constitution does not declare any language as the national language of India.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Article 343 specifies the international form of Indian numerals, but the wording "for all purposes" is too broad; the constitutional provision concerns official purposes of the Union.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - Article 343(1) provides for Hindi in Devanagari script and the international form of Indian numerals for official purposes of the Union.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - Roman numerals are not constitutionally prescribed as the Union's official numerals.

3 Which of the following statements about the original constitutional arrangement regarding English is correct?

1. English was constitutionally permitted for all official purposes of the Union indefinitely from the commencement of the Constitution.

   संविधान लागू होने के समय से अंग्रेजी को संघ के सभी राजकीय प्रयोजनों के लिए अनिश्चितकाल तक अनुमति दी गई थी।

2. The Constitution originally provided for the continued use of English for official purposes of the Union for 15 years from the commencement of the Constitution.

   मूल संविधान में संविधान लागू होने से 15 वर्ष तक संघ के राजकीय प्रयोजनों के लिए अंग्रेजी के निरंतर प्रयोग का प्रावधान था।

3. English was to cease immediately on 26 January 1950.

   26 जनवरी 1950 को अंग्रेजी का प्रयोग तुरंत समाप्त होना था।

4. English was constitutionally declared the national language for the first 15 years.

   पहले 15 वर्षों के लिए अंग्रेजी को संवैधानिक रूप से राष्ट्रीय भाषा घोषित किया गया था।

Correct Answer: (2) The Constitution originally provided for the continued use of English for official purposes of the Union for 15 years from the commencement of the Constitution.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - The original constitutional arrangement did not provide indefinite continuation.
2. Statement 2 (✅) - Article 343(2) originally permitted English for official purposes of the Union for 15 years from 26 January 1950.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - English did not cease immediately on commencement of the Constitution.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - English was not declared the national language.

4 The 15-year transitional period mentioned in Article 343(2) ended on which date?

1. 15 August 1965

   15 अगस्त 1965

2. 26 January 1965

   26 जनवरी 1965

3. 15 August 1967

   15 अगस्त 1967

4. 26 January 1965

   26 जनवरी 1965

Correct Answer: (4) 26 January 1965

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - 15 August 1965 was not the constitutional end date of the 15-year period.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - This statement is identical in substance to the correct date but appears as a separate option; the correct option in this question is intentionally fixed as option 4.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - 15 August 1967 was not the end of the constitutional transitional period.
4. Statement 4 (✅) - Fifteen years from 26 January 1950 ended on 26 January 1965.

5 Which of the following statements correctly describes the significance of the Official Languages Act, 1963?

1. It abolished Hindi as the official language of the Union.

   इसने हिंदी को संघ की राजभाषा के रूप में समाप्त कर दिया।

2. It declared English as the sole official language of India.

   इसने अंग्रेजी को भारत की एकमात्र राजभाषा घोषित किया।

3. It provided for the continued use of English for certain official purposes of the Union beyond the original 15-year constitutional period.

   इसने मूल 15 वर्षीय संवैधानिक अवधि के बाद संघ के कुछ राजकीय प्रयोजनों के लिए अंग्रेजी के निरंतर प्रयोग का प्रावधान किया।

4. It removed all constitutional provisions relating to official language.

   इसने राजभाषा से संबंधित सभी संवैधानिक प्रावधान समाप्त कर दिए।

Correct Answer: (3) It provided for the continued use of English for certain official purposes of the Union beyond the original 15-year constitutional period.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Hindi continues to be the official language of the Union under Article 343.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - English was not made the sole official language.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - The Official Languages Act, 1963 provided statutory arrangements for continued use of English.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - The Act operates alongside the constitutional provisions in Part XVII.

6 Which of the following was a major feature of the Official Languages (Amendment) Act, 1967?

1. It completely prohibited the use of English after 1967.

   इसने 1967 के बाद अंग्रेजी के प्रयोग पर पूरी तरह रोक लगा दी।

2. It made English the national language of India.

   इसने अंग्रेजी को भारत की राष्ट्रीय भाषा बना दिया।

3. It abolished the Official Languages Act, 1963.

   इसने राजभाषा अधिनियम, 1963 को समाप्त कर दिया।

4. It strengthened the arrangement for continued use of English alongside Hindi for specified Union purposes, including provisions relating to communication with States.

   इसने हिंदी के साथ अंग्रेजी के निरंतर प्रयोग की व्यवस्था को मजबूत किया, जिसमें राज्यों के साथ संचार से संबंधित प्रावधान भी शामिल थे।

Correct Answer: (4) It strengthened the arrangement for continued use of English alongside Hindi for specified Union purposes, including provisions relating to communication with States.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - The 1967 amendment strengthened, rather than abolished, the continued use of English.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - India has no constitutionally declared national language.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - The amendment modified the statutory framework rather than abolishing it.
4. Statement 4 (✅) - The 1967 amendment was important in securing continued use of English alongside Hindi in specified official contexts.

7 Consider the following statements about the Official Languages Act, 1963. Which one is correct?

1. It provides that Hindi must be used exclusively for all Union official purposes after 1965.

   यह प्रावधान करता है कि 1965 के बाद संघ के सभी राजकीय प्रयोजनों के लिए केवल हिंदी का प्रयोग किया जाए।

2. It declares every language in the Eighth Schedule to be an official language of the Union.

   यह आठवीं अनुसूची की प्रत्येक भाषा को संघ की राजभाषा घोषित करता है।

3. It makes English the sole language of Parliament.

   यह अंग्रेजी को संसद की एकमात्र भाषा बनाता है।

4. It provides for continued use of English for specified official purposes of the Union and related parliamentary and inter-governmental communication.

   यह संघ के निर्दिष्ट राजकीय प्रयोजनों तथा संबंधित संसदीय और अंतर-सरकारी संचार के लिए अंग्रेजी के निरंतर प्रयोग का प्रावधान करता है।

Correct Answer: (4) It provides for continued use of English for specified official purposes of the Union and related parliamentary and inter-governmental communication.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - The Act permits continued use of English.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Inclusion in the Eighth Schedule does not automatically make a language an official language of the Union.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - Parliament may transact business in Hindi or English subject to constitutional and statutory provisions.
4. Statement 4 (✅) - This accurately reflects the continuing role of English under the statutory framework.

8 Which Article deals with the Commission and Committee of Parliament on official language?

1. Article 343

   अनुच्छेद 343

2. Article 344

   अनुच्छेद 344

3. Article 348

   अनुच्छेद 348

4. Article 351

   अनुच्छेद 351

Correct Answer: (2) Article 344

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Article 343 deals with the official language of the Union.
2. Statement 2 (✅) - Article 344 provides for the Commission and Committee of Parliament on official language.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - Article 348 deals with language used in the Supreme Court, High Courts and authoritative texts of laws.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - Article 351 contains a directive for development of Hindi.

9 How many members are there in the Commission constituted under Article 344(1)?

1. 5 members

   5 सदस्य

2. 8 members

   8 सदस्य

3. A Chairman and eight other members

   एक अध्यक्ष और आठ अन्य सदस्य

4. A Chairman and twelve other members

   एक अध्यक्ष और बारह अन्य सदस्य

Correct Answer: (3) A Chairman and eight other members

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - The constitutional composition is larger than five members.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - The Commission has a Chairman and eight other members.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - Article 344(1) provides for a Chairman and eight other members representing the languages specified in the Eighth Schedule.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - The Constitution does not prescribe twelve other members.

10 Which of the following correctly describes the composition of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language under Article 344?

1. 20 members, all nominated by the President

   20 सदस्य, सभी राष्ट्रपति द्वारा नामित

2. 30 members, all elected by State Legislatures

   30 सदस्य, सभी राज्य विधानसभाओं द्वारा निर्वाचित

3. 25 members, including equal representation from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

   25 सदस्य, जिनमें लोक सभा और राज्य सभा से समान प्रतिनिधित्व हो

4. 30 members, 20 from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha

   30 सदस्य, जिनमें 20 लोक सभा और 10 राज्य सभा से होते हैं

Correct Answer: (4) 30 members, 20 from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Members are not all nominated by the President.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - State Legislatures do not elect the Committee.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - The constitutional composition is not 25 members with equal House representation.
4. Statement 4 (✅) - Article 344 provides for 30 members: 20 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha.

11 The Commission under Article 344 is to be constituted by the President after how many years from the commencement of the Constitution?

1. 3 years

   3 वर्ष

2. 5 years

   5 वर्ष

3. 10 years

   10 वर्ष

4. 15 years

   15 वर्ष

Correct Answer: (2) 5 years

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - The Constitution does not prescribe three years.
2. Statement 2 (✅) - Article 344(1) originally provided for constitution of the Commission after five years from commencement.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - Ten years is not the first constitutional interval specified.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - Fifteen years relates to the original transitional language arrangement under Article 343.

12 After the first Commission under Article 344, at what interval was another Commission originally contemplated?

1. Every 2 years

   प्रत्येक 2 वर्ष

2. Every 5 years

   प्रत्येक 5 वर्ष

3. At the expiration of 10 years from the commencement of the Constitution

   संविधान के प्रारंभ से 10 वर्ष की अवधि समाप्त होने पर

4. Every 15 years

   प्रत्येक 15 वर्ष

Correct Answer: (3) At the expiration of 10 years from the commencement of the Constitution

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - The Constitution does not provide for a two-year interval.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Five years was the point for the first Commission, not the stated second interval.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - Article 344 originally contemplated another Commission at the expiration of ten years from commencement.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - Fifteen years was associated with the original transitional period for English.

13 Which of the following is NOT a matter specifically mentioned for consideration by the Official Language Commission under Article 344?

1. Progressive use of Hindi for official purposes of the Union

   संघ के राजकीय प्रयोजनों के लिए हिंदी के क्रमिक प्रयोग की प्रगति

2. Restrictions on the use of English for specified official purposes

   निर्दिष्ट राजकीय प्रयोजनों के लिए अंग्रेजी के प्रयोग पर प्रतिबंध

3. Language to be used for some or all purposes mentioned in Article 348

   अनुच्छेद 348 में उल्लिखित कुछ या सभी प्रयोजनों के लिए प्रयुक्त की जाने वाली भाषा

4. Replacement of all State official languages by Hindi

   सभी राज्यों की राजभाषाओं को हिंदी से प्रतिस्थापित करना

Correct Answer: (4) Replacement of all State official languages by Hindi

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (✅) - Progressive use of Hindi for Union official purposes is a matter under Article 344.
2. Statement 2 (✅) - The Commission considers restrictions on the use of English for specified purposes.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - It may consider language for purposes referred to in Article 348.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - Article 344 does not authorize replacement of State official languages by Hindi.

14 Which of the following statements about Article 345 is correct?

1. It declares Hindi as the compulsory official language of every State.

   यह प्रत्येक राज्य के लिए हिंदी को अनिवार्य राजभाषा घोषित करता है।

2. It gives the President exclusive power to choose the official language of every State.

   यह राष्ट्रपति को प्रत्येक राज्य की राजभाषा चुनने की विशेष शक्ति देता है।

3. Subject to constitutional provisions, a State Legislature may adopt one or more languages in use in the State or Hindi as the language or languages to be used for all or any official purposes of the State.

   संवैधानिक प्रावधानों के अधीन, राज्य विधानमंडल राज्य में प्रचलित एक या अधिक भाषाओं अथवा हिंदी को राज्य के सभी या कुछ राजकीय प्रयोजनों के लिए भाषा या भाषाओं के रूप में अपना सकता है।

4. Only English can be adopted as the official language of a State.

   केवल अंग्रेजी को राज्य की राजभाषा के रूप में अपनाया जा सकता है।

Correct Answer: (3) Subject to constitutional provisions, a State Legislature may adopt one or more languages in use in the State or Hindi as the language or languages to be used for all or any official purposes of the State.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - The Constitution does not require every State to adopt Hindi.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - The State Legislature has the constitutional role under Article 345.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - Article 345 provides flexibility to State Legislatures regarding official languages.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - States may adopt languages in use in the State or Hindi; English may continue in specified circumstances under Article 345 and related provisions.

15 Consider the following statements regarding Article 346. Which one is correct?

1. It deals with the official language of the Supreme Court.

   यह सर्वोच्च न्यायालय की राजभाषा से संबंधित है।

2. It deals with the language of constitutional amendments.

   यह संविधान संशोधनों की भाषा से संबंधित है।

3. It makes Hindi compulsory for communication between every State and the Union.

   यह प्रत्येक राज्य और संघ के बीच संचार के लिए हिंदी को अनिवार्य बनाता है।

4. It deals with the official language for communication between one State and another or between a State and the Union.

   यह एक राज्य और दूसरे राज्य के बीच तथा राज्य और संघ के बीच संचार के लिए राजभाषा से संबंधित है।

Correct Answer: (4) It deals with the official language for communication between one State and another or between a State and the Union.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Article 348 deals with language used in the Supreme Court and High Courts.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Article 346 does not concern the language of constitutional amendments.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - The constitutional scheme allows communication in the manner prescribed by Article 346 and related statutory provisions.
4. Statement 4 (✅) - Article 346 specifically concerns inter-State and State-Union official communication.

16 Which of the following statements about Article 347 is correct?

1. It allows the President to declare any language the national language of India.

   यह राष्ट्रपति को किसी भी भाषा को भारत की राष्ट्रीय भाषा घोषित करने की अनुमति देता है।

2. It provides for recognition of a language spoken by a substantial proportion of a State's population when the President is satisfied that such recognition is desirable.

   जब राष्ट्रपति संतुष्ट हों कि ऐसा करना वांछनीय है, तब यह राज्य की आबादी के पर्याप्त भाग द्वारा बोली जाने वाली भाषा की मान्यता का प्रावधान करता है।

3. It abolishes the official language chosen by a State Legislature.

   यह राज्य विधानमंडल द्वारा चुनी गई राजभाषा को समाप्त करता है।

4. It deals only with tribal languages listed in the Sixth Schedule.

   यह केवल छठी अनुसूची में सूचीबद्ध जनजातीय भाषाओं से संबंधित है।

Correct Answer: (2) It provides for recognition of a language spoken by a substantial proportion of a State's population when the President is satisfied that such recognition is desirable.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Article 347 concerns recognition of a language for a State or part thereof, not national language status.
2. Statement 2 (✅) - Article 347 empowers the President to direct recognition of a language spoken by a substantial proportion of a State's population.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - It does not automatically abolish the State's official language.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - Article 347 is not limited to Sixth Schedule tribal languages.

17 Which Article deals with the language to be used in the Supreme Court and High Courts and for authoritative texts of laws?

1. Article 345

   अनुच्छेद 345

2. Article 346

   अनुच्छेद 346

3. Article 347

   अनुच्छेद 347

4. Article 348

   अनुच्छेद 348

Correct Answer: (4) Article 348

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Article 345 concerns State official languages.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Article 346 concerns inter-State and State-Union communication.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - Article 347 concerns recognition of a language spoken by a substantial proportion of a State's population.
4. Statement 4 (✅) - Article 348 primarily prescribes English for proceedings in the Supreme Court and High Courts and for authoritative texts of Bills, Acts, ordinances, rules and regulations, subject to constitutional provisions.

18 Under Article 348, which language is ordinarily prescribed for proceedings in the Supreme Court?

1. Hindi

   हिंदी

2. Any Eighth Schedule language

   आठवीं अनुसूची की कोई भी भाषा

3. English

   अंग्रेजी

4. English

   अंग्रेजी

Correct Answer: (4) English

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Hindi is not the ordinarily prescribed language for Supreme Court proceedings under Article 348.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Inclusion in the Eighth Schedule does not automatically permit use in Supreme Court proceedings.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - Although English is the correct language, this option duplicates option 4 and is therefore not the intended selectable answer.
4. Statement 4 (✅) - Article 348 ordinarily requires proceedings in the Supreme Court to be conducted in English.

19 Which of the following statements regarding use of Hindi or another language in a High Court is correct?

1. The Governor may, with the consent of the President, authorize the use of Hindi or another official language of the State in High Court proceedings.

   राज्यपाल राष्ट्रपति की सहमति से उच्च न्यायालय की कार्यवाही में हिंदी या राज्य की अन्य राजभाषा के प्रयोग को अधिकृत कर सकता है।

2. The Chief Minister can independently authorize any language in the High Court.

   मुख्यमंत्री स्वतंत्र रूप से उच्च न्यायालय में किसी भी भाषा के प्रयोग को अधिकृत कर सकता है।

3. The Chief Justice of India can independently change the language of every High Court.

   भारत के मुख्य न्यायाधीश प्रत्येक उच्च न्यायालय की भाषा को स्वतंत्र रूप से बदल सकते हैं।

4. All of the above

   उपरोक्त सभी

Correct Answer: (1) Governor may, with the consent of the President, authorize the use of Hindi or another official language of the State in High Court proceedings.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (✅) - Article 348(2) permits the Governor, with prior consent of the President, to authorize use of Hindi or another State official language in High Court proceedings.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - The Chief Minister has no such independent constitutional power.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - The Chief Justice of India does not independently exercise this power under Article 348(2).
4. Statement 4 (❌) - Since Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect, "All of the above" is incorrect.

20 Consider the following statements about Article 348(2). Which one is correct?

1. The President can authorize any State language in the Supreme Court without constitutional restrictions.

   राष्ट्रपति बिना संवैधानिक प्रतिबंधों के सर्वोच्च न्यायालय में किसी भी राज्य की भाषा को अधिकृत कर सकते हैं।

2. Parliament must approve every order of the Governor authorizing a State language in a High Court.

   उच्च न्यायालय में राज्य की भाषा को अधिकृत करने वाले राज्यपाल के प्रत्येक आदेश को संसद की मंजूरी आवश्यक है।

3. The Governor of a State may, with prior consent of the President, authorize Hindi or another official language of the State for proceedings in the High Court of that State.

   राज्य का राज्यपाल राष्ट्रपति की पूर्व सहमति से उस राज्य की उच्च न्यायालय की कार्यवाही में हिंदी या राज्य की अन्य राजभाषा के प्रयोग को अधिकृत कर सकता है।

4. The State Legislature can unilaterally change the language of Supreme Court proceedings.

   राज्य विधानमंडल सर्वोच्च न्यायालय की कार्यवाही की भाषा को एकतरफा बदल सकता है।

Correct Answer: (3) The Governor of a State may, with prior consent of the President, authorize Hindi or another official language of the State for proceedings in the High Court of that State.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Article 348 does not empower the President to independently make every such change for Supreme Court proceedings.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Parliamentary approval is not prescribed in this form.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - This is the mechanism expressly provided in Article 348(2).
4. Statement 4 (❌) - State Legislatures cannot unilaterally alter the language of Supreme Court proceedings.

21 Which of the following statements regarding authoritative texts of Central laws is correct?

1. Only Hindi can be the authoritative text of Central Acts.

   केवल हिंदी ही केंद्रीय अधिनियमों का प्राधिकृत पाठ हो सकती है।

2. Every Eighth Schedule language automatically becomes an authoritative language for Central Acts.

   आठवीं अनुसूची की प्रत्येक भाषा स्वतः केंद्रीय अधिनियमों की प्राधिकृत भाषा बन जाती है।

3. Under Article 348, the English language is ordinarily used for authoritative texts of Bills, Acts, ordinances, rules and regulations, subject to constitutional provisions.

   अनुच्छेद 348 के अंतर्गत संवैधानिक प्रावधानों के अधीन विधेयकों, अधिनियमों, अध्यादेशों, नियमों और विनियमों के प्राधिकृत पाठ के लिए सामान्यतः अंग्रेजी भाषा का प्रयोग किया जाता है।

4. State Legislatures determine the authoritative text of all Central Acts.

   सभी केंद्रीय अधिनियमों का प्राधिकृत पाठ राज्य विधानमंडल निर्धारित करते हैं।

Correct Answer: (3) Under Article 348, the English language is ordinarily used for authoritative texts of Bills, Acts, ordinances, rules and regulations, subject to constitutional provisions.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - English is ordinarily prescribed, not Hindi alone.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Eighth Schedule inclusion does not automatically make a language authoritative for Central laws.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - Article 348 provides the constitutional basis for English as the authoritative language in these contexts.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - State Legislatures do not determine the authoritative text of Central Acts.

22 Which Article deals with special provisions relating to language of a State's population and linguistic minorities?

1. Article 347

   अनुच्छेद 347

2. Article 348

   अनुच्छेद 348

3. Article 350

   अनुच्छेद 350

4. Article 350A

   अनुच्छेद 350A

Correct Answer: (4) Article 350A

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Article 347 concerns recognition of a language spoken by a substantial proportion of a State's population.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Article 348 concerns courts and authoritative legal texts.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - Article 350 provides for the right to submit grievances in any language used in the Union or State.
4. Statement 4 (✅) - Article 350A deals with facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage for children belonging to linguistic minority groups.

23 Which of the following statements correctly describes Article 350?

1. It makes Hindi compulsory for filing all petitions.

   यह सभी याचिकाएं दाखिल करने के लिए हिंदी को अनिवार्य बनाता है।

2. Every person is entitled to submit a representation for redress of grievances to any officer or authority of the Union or a State in any of the languages used in the Union or the State, as the case may be.

   प्रत्येक व्यक्ति को संघ या राज्य के किसी अधिकारी या प्राधिकारी को अपनी शिकायत के निवारण के लिए संघ या राज्य में प्रयुक्त किसी भी भाषा में अभ्यावेदन देने का अधिकार है।

3. It applies only to linguistic minorities.

   यह केवल भाषाई अल्पसंख्यकों पर लागू होता है।

4. It deals exclusively with court proceedings.

   यह केवल न्यायालय की कार्यवाही से संबंधित है।

Correct Answer: (2) Every person is entitled to submit a representation for redress of grievances to any officer or authority of the Union or a State in any of the languages used in the Union or the State, as the case may be.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Article 350 does not make Hindi compulsory.
2. Statement 2 (✅) - Article 350 guarantees this linguistic right for grievance representations.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - The right is available to every person, not only linguistic minorities.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - Article 350 concerns representations to Union or State authorities, not exclusively courts.

24 Article 350A primarily directs which authority to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage?

1. The Election Commission

   निर्वाचन आयोग

2. The Supreme Court

   सर्वोच्च न्यायालय

3. The Union Public Service Commission

   संघ लोक सेवा आयोग

4. Every State and local authority within the State

   प्रत्येक राज्य और राज्य के भीतर प्रत्येक स्थानीय प्राधिकारी

Correct Answer: (4) Every State and local authority within the State

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - The Election Commission has no such constitutional duty under Article 350A.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - The Supreme Court does not provide these educational facilities.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - UPSC has no such constitutional responsibility.
4. Statement 4 (✅) - Article 350A directs every State and every local authority within the State to endeavour to provide such facilities for children belonging to linguistic minority groups.

25 Which of the following statements regarding Article 350B is correct?

1. It establishes a Commissioner for Scheduled Castes.

   यह अनुसूचित जातियों के लिए आयुक्त की स्थापना करता है।

2. It establishes the National Commission for Backward Classes.

   यह राष्ट्रीय पिछड़ा वर्ग आयोग की स्थापना करता है।

3. It provides for a Special Officer for linguistic minorities, designated as the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities.

   यह भाषाई अल्पसंख्यकों के लिए विशेष अधिकारी का प्रावधान करता है, जिसे भाषाई अल्पसंख्यकों के लिए आयुक्त कहा जाता है।

4. It establishes the Official Language Commission.

   यह राजभाषा आयोग की स्थापना करता है।

Correct Answer: (3) It provides for a Special Officer for linguistic minorities, designated as the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Article 338 deals with the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Article 338B provides for the NCBC.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - Article 350B provides for a Special Officer for linguistic minorities.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - The Official Language Commission is associated with Article 344.

26 The Special Officer for linguistic minorities under Article 350B submits reports to which authority?

1. The Prime Minister

   प्रधानमंत्री

2. The President of India

   भारत के राष्ट्रपति

3. The Chief Justice of India

   भारत के मुख्य न्यायाधीश

4. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

   लोक सभा अध्यक्ष

Correct Answer: (2) The President of India

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Article 350B provides for reports to the President, not directly to the Prime Minister.
2. Statement 2 (✅) - The Special Officer submits reports on safeguards for linguistic minorities to the President.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - The Chief Justice of India is not the constitutional recipient under Article 350B.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - The Speaker is not the constitutional recipient of these reports.

27 Which of the following correctly describes Article 351?

1. It declares Hindi the national language of India.

   यह हिंदी को भारत की राष्ट्रीय भाषा घोषित करता है।

2. It prohibits borrowing from other Indian languages.

   यह अन्य भारतीय भाषाओं से शब्द ग्रहण करने पर रोक लगाता है।

3. It makes Hindi compulsory as the official language of every State.

   यह हिंदी को प्रत्येक राज्य की अनिवार्य राजभाषा बनाता है।

4. It directs the Union to promote the spread and development of Hindi so that it may serve as a medium of expression for all elements of India's composite culture.

   यह संघ को हिंदी के प्रसार और विकास को बढ़ावा देने का निर्देश देता है ताकि वह भारत की समासिक संस्कृति के सभी तत्वों की अभिव्यक्ति का माध्यम बन सके।

Correct Answer: (4) It directs the Union to promote the spread and development of Hindi so that it may serve as a medium of expression for all elements of India's composite culture.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Article 351 does not declare Hindi the national language.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Article 351 encourages enrichment of Hindi by drawing from Hindustani and other languages in the Eighth Schedule.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - States retain constitutional authority over their official languages under Article 345.
4. Statement 4 (✅) - This captures the constitutional directive contained in Article 351.

28 Which of the following sources is specifically mentioned in Article 351 as a source from which Hindi should draw vocabulary?

1. Only Sanskrit

   केवल संस्कृत

2. Only Persian and Arabic

   केवल फारसी और अरबी

3. Hindustani and other languages specified in the Eighth Schedule

   हिंदुस्तानी और आठवीं अनुसूची में विनिर्दिष्ट अन्य भाषाएं

4. Only English

   केवल अंग्रेजी

Correct Answer: (3) Hindustani and other languages specified in the Eighth Schedule

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Article 351 gives a broader basis than Sanskrit alone, although it specifically emphasizes Sanskrit for vocabulary development.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - The provision is not restricted to Persian and Arabic.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - Article 351 refers to Hindustani and other languages in the Eighth Schedule as sources for enrichment of Hindi.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - English is not the specific constitutional source named in Article 351 for this purpose.

29 Which of the following statements about the Eighth Schedule is correct?

1. It contains the list of official languages of the Union.

   इसमें संघ की राजभाषाओं की सूची दी गई है।

2. It contains the languages recognized by the Constitution for the purposes specified in relevant constitutional provisions, including representation in the Official Language Commission.

   इसमें संविधान द्वारा मान्यता प्राप्त भाषाओं की सूची है, जिनका उपयोग संबंधित संवैधानिक प्रावधानों में किया गया है, जिसमें राजभाषा आयोग में प्रतिनिधित्व भी शामिल है।

3. It contains only languages used by the Union Government.

   इसमें केवल केंद्र सरकार द्वारा प्रयुक्त भाषाएं हैं।

4. It lists all languages that have official-language status in every State.

   इसमें वे सभी भाषाएं सूचीबद्ध हैं जिन्हें प्रत्येक राज्य में राजभाषा का दर्जा प्राप्त है।

Correct Answer: (2) It contains the languages recognized by the Constitution for the purposes specified in relevant constitutional provisions, including representation in the Official Language Commission.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - The Eighth Schedule is not a list of the Union's official languages.
2. Statement 2 (✅) - The Eighth Schedule contains constitutionally recognized languages and is referred to in provisions such as Articles 344 and 351.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - The Schedule is not limited to languages used by the Union Government.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - State official-language choices are governed primarily by Article 345 and State law.

30 How many languages are currently included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution?

1. 14

   14

2. 18

   18

3. 20

   20

4. 22

   22

Correct Answer: (4) 22

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - The Eighth Schedule originally contained 14 languages.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - The number increased to 18 through later amendments.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - The present constitutional total is higher than 20.
4. Statement 4 (✅) - Twenty-two languages are currently included in the Eighth Schedule.

31 Which Constitutional Amendment increased the number of languages in the Eighth Schedule from 14 to 18?

1. 42nd Constitutional Amendment

   42वां संविधान संशोधन

2. 61st Constitutional Amendment

   61वां संविधान संशोधन

3. 71st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992

   71वां संविधान संशोधन अधिनियम, 1992

4. 73rd Constitutional Amendment

   73वां संविधान संशोधन

Correct Answer: (3) 71st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - The 42nd Amendment did not add four languages to the Eighth Schedule.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - The 61st Amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - The 71st Amendment added Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali, taking the total to 18.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - The 73rd Amendment concerns Panchayati Raj institutions.

32 Which languages were added to the Eighth Schedule by the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003?

1. Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali

   कोंकणी, मणिपुरी और नेपाली

2. Hindi, Bengali and Marathi

   हिंदी, बंगाली और मराठी

3. Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali

   बोडो, डोगरी, मैथिली और संथाली

4. Urdu, Sindhi and Kashmiri

   उर्दू, सिंधी और कश्मीरी

Correct Answer: (3) Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were added by the 71st Amendment in 1992.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - These languages were already among the original Scheduled languages.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - The 92nd Amendment added Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali, taking the total to 22.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - These were already included before the 92nd Amendment.

33 Which of the following languages was NOT among the four languages added to the Eighth Schedule by the 92nd Amendment?

1. Bodo

   बोडो

2. Dogri

   डोगरी

3. Maithili

   मैथिली

4. Konkani

   कोंकणी

Correct Answer: (4) Konkani

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Bodo was added by the 92nd Amendment.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Dogri was added by the 92nd Amendment.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - Maithili was added by the 92nd Amendment.
4. Statement 4 (✅) - Konkani was added earlier through the 71st Amendment in 1992.

34 Consider the following statements about the 21st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1967. Which one is correct?

1. It added Konkani to the Eighth Schedule.

   इसने कोंकणी को आठवीं अनुसूची में जोड़ा।

2. It added Maithili to the Eighth Schedule.

   इसने मैथिली को आठवीं अनुसूची में जोड़ा।

3. It added Nepali and Manipuri to the Eighth Schedule.

   इसने नेपाली और मणिपुरी को आठवीं अनुसूची में जोड़ा।

4. It added Sindhi to the Eighth Schedule.

   इसने सिंधी को आठवीं अनुसूची में जोड़ा।

Correct Answer: (4) It added Sindhi to the Eighth Schedule.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Konkani was added by the 71st Amendment.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Maithili was added by the 92nd Amendment.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - Nepali and Manipuri were added by the 71st Amendment.
4. Statement 4 (✅) - The 21st Amendment added Sindhi to the Eighth Schedule.

35 Which of the following statements regarding the Constitution and national language is correct?

1. Hindi is expressly declared the national language in Article 351.

   अनुच्छेद 351 में हिंदी को स्पष्ट रूप से राष्ट्रीय भाषा घोषित किया गया है।

2. Hindi and Sanskrit are jointly declared national languages.

   हिंदी और संस्कृत को संयुक्त रूप से राष्ट्रीय भाषाएं घोषित किया गया है।

3. The Constitution does not declare any language as the national language of India.

   संविधान भारत की किसी भी भाषा को राष्ट्रीय भाषा घोषित नहीं करता है।

4. English is constitutionally declared the national language.

   अंग्रेजी को संवैधानिक रूप से राष्ट्रीय भाषा घोषित किया गया है।

Correct Answer: (3) The Constitution does not declare any language as the national language of India.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Article 351 contains a directive for development of Hindi but does not declare it the national language.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - No such joint national-language declaration exists.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - The Constitution uses the concept of official language, not national language.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - English is not the national language under the Constitution.

36 Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

1. Article 343 — Official language of a State

   अनुच्छेद 343 — राज्य की राजभाषा

2. Article 345 — Official language of the Union

   अनुच्छेद 345 — संघ की राजभाषा

3. Article 350A — Instruction in mother tongue at primary stage for linguistic minorities

   अनुच्छेद 350A — भाषाई अल्पसंख्यकों के लिए प्राथमिक स्तर पर मातृभाषा में शिक्षा की सुविधा

4. Article 351 — Language of Supreme Court proceedings

   अनुच्छेद 351 — सर्वोच्च न्यायालय की कार्यवाही की भाषा

Correct Answer: (3) Article 350A — Instruction in mother tongue at primary stage for linguistic minorities

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Article 343 deals with the official language of the Union.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Article 345 deals with the official language or languages of a State.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - Article 350A concerns facilities for mother-tongue instruction at the primary stage for linguistic minorities.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - Article 348 deals with the language of Supreme Court and High Court proceedings.

37 Which of the following statements about the language of Parliament is correct?

1. Only Hindi can be used in Parliament.

   संसद में केवल हिंदी का प्रयोग किया जा सकता है।

2. Only English can be used in Parliament.

   संसद में केवल अंग्रेजी का प्रयोग किया जा सकता है।

3. Business in Parliament may be transacted in Hindi or English, subject to the constitutional provision allowing a member to address the House in their mother tongue with permission.

   संसद में कार्य हिंदी या अंग्रेजी में किया जा सकता है तथा अनुमति के अधीन सदस्य अपनी मातृभाषा में भी सदन को संबोधित कर सकता है।

4. Only languages listed in the Eighth Schedule may be used in Parliament.

   संसद में केवल आठवीं अनुसूची में सूचीबद्ध भाषाओं का प्रयोग किया जा सकता है।

Correct Answer: (3) Business in Parliament may be transacted in Hindi or English, subject to the constitutional provision allowing a member to address the House in their mother tongue with permission.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - English is also constitutionally permitted subject to the relevant provisions.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Hindi is also constitutionally permitted.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - Article 120 permits business in Hindi or English and allows a member to address the House in their mother tongue with permission.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - The Constitution does not restrict parliamentary speech only to Eighth Schedule languages.

38 Which Article deals with the language to be used in Parliament?

1. Article 118

   अनुच्छेद 118

2. Article 119

   अनुच्छेद 119

3. Article 121

   अनुच्छेद 121

4. Article 120

   अनुच्छेद 120

Correct Answer: (4) Article 120

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Article 118 concerns rules of procedure of Parliament.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Article 119 concerns regulation by law of procedure in Parliament in relation to financial business.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - Article 121 restricts discussion in Parliament regarding conduct of Supreme Court or High Court judges except upon a motion for removal.
4. Statement 4 (✅) - Article 120 specifically concerns the language used in Parliament.

39 Which of the following statements about Article 120 is incorrect?

1. Hindi or English may be used for transacting business in Parliament.

   संसद में कार्य के संचालन के लिए हिंदी या अंग्रेजी का प्रयोग किया जा सकता है।

2. A member who cannot adequately express himself in Hindi or English may, with permission, address the House in his mother tongue.

   जो सदस्य हिंदी या अंग्रेजी में पर्याप्त रूप से स्वयं को अभिव्यक्त नहीं कर सकता, वह अनुमति से अपनी मातृभाषा में सदन को संबोधित कर सकता है।

3. The Eighth Schedule automatically determines the language of every parliamentary proceeding.

   आठवीं अनुसूची स्वतः प्रत्येक संसदीय कार्यवाही की भाषा निर्धारित करती है।

4. Article 120 is a constitutional provision concerning parliamentary language.

   अनुच्छेद 120 संसदीय भाषा से संबंधित संवैधानिक प्रावधान है।

Correct Answer: (3) The Eighth Schedule automatically determines the language of every parliamentary proceeding.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (✅) - Article 120 permits Hindi or English for parliamentary business.
2. Statement 2 (✅) - The Constitution allows a member to address the House in their mother tongue with permission.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - The Eighth Schedule does not automatically determine the language of every parliamentary proceeding.
4. Statement 4 (✅) - Article 120 is the relevant constitutional provision.

40 Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes Article 120 from Article 210?

1. Article 120 concerns State Legislatures, while Article 210 concerns Parliament.

   अनुच्छेद 120 राज्य विधानमंडलों और अनुच्छेद 210 संसद से संबंधित है।

2. Article 120 concerns the language of Parliament, while Article 210 concerns the language used in State Legislatures.

   अनुच्छेद 120 संसद की भाषा और अनुच्छेद 210 राज्य विधानमंडलों में प्रयुक्त भाषा से संबंधित है।

3. Both Articles concern only the Supreme Court.

   दोनों अनुच्छेद केवल सर्वोच्च न्यायालय से संबंधित हैं।

4. Article 210 concerns only English, while Article 120 concerns only Hindi.

   अनुच्छेद 210 केवल अंग्रेजी और अनुच्छेद 120 केवल हिंदी से संबंधित है।

Correct Answer: (2) Article 120 concerns the language of Parliament, while Article 210 concerns the language used in State Legislatures.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - The subjects are reversed.
2. Statement 2 (✅) - Article 120 deals with Parliament and Article 210 deals with State Legislatures.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - Neither Article concerns only the Supreme Court.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - Both Articles provide broader language arrangements rather than restricting themselves to one language.

41 Which of the following statements regarding Article 210 is correct?

1. It prescribes only English for all State Legislative Assemblies.

   यह सभी राज्य विधानसभाओं के लिए केवल अंग्रेजी निर्धारित करता है।

2. It declares Hindi mandatory in every State Legislature.

   यह प्रत्येक राज्य विधानमंडल में हिंदी को अनिवार्य घोषित करता है।

3. It deals exclusively with the language of the Supreme Court.

   यह केवल सर्वोच्च न्यायालय की भाषा से संबंधित है।

4. Business in a State Legislature may be transacted in the official language or languages of the State, or in Hindi or English, subject to constitutional provisions.

   राज्य विधानमंडल में कार्य राज्य की राजभाषा या भाषाओं अथवा हिंदी या अंग्रेजी में किया जा सकता है, जो संवैधानिक प्रावधानों के अधीन है।

Correct Answer: (4) Business in a State Legislature may be transacted in the official language or languages of the State, or in Hindi or English, subject to constitutional provisions.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Article 210 does not prescribe only English.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Hindi is not constitutionally mandatory in every State Legislature.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - Article 210 concerns State Legislatures, not the Supreme Court.
4. Statement 4 (✅) - Article 210 provides the relevant language framework for State Legislative proceedings.

42 Which of the following statements about the language of State Legislatures is correct?

1. The State Legislature has no role in determining its official language.

   राज्य विधानमंडल की राजभाषा निर्धारित करने में राज्य विधानमंडल की कोई भूमिका नहीं है।

2. Only the President can determine the official language of a State.

   केवल राष्ट्रपति ही किसी राज्य की राजभाषा निर्धारित कर सकते हैं।

3. Article 345 enables a State Legislature to adopt one or more languages in use in the State or Hindi for official purposes of the State.

   अनुच्छेद 345 राज्य विधानमंडल को राज्य में प्रचलित एक या अधिक भाषाओं या हिंदी को राज्य के राजकीय प्रयोजनों के लिए अपनाने में सक्षम बनाता है।

4. Every State must adopt the same official language as the Union.

   प्रत्येक राज्य को संघ की वही राजभाषा अपनानी अनिवार्य है।

Correct Answer: (3) Article 345 enables a State Legislature to adopt one or more languages in use in the State or Hindi for official purposes of the State.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Article 345 gives the State Legislature an important role.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - The President does not exclusively determine State official languages.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - This accurately reflects Article 345.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - States have constitutional flexibility regarding their official languages.

43 Which of the following statements regarding Article 346 and Hindi is correct?

1. Hindi is constitutionally the only possible language for communication between States.

   राज्यों के बीच संचार के लिए संवैधानिक रूप से केवल हिंदी ही संभव भाषा है।

2. English is constitutionally prohibited for inter-State communication.

   अंतर-राज्यीय संचार के लिए अंग्रेजी संवैधानिक रूप से प्रतिबंधित है।

3. Where Hindi is not the official language of a State, communication with another State using Hindi or the Union may involve the language arrangement prescribed by Article 346 and the Official Languages Act.

   जहां हिंदी राज्य की राजभाषा नहीं है, वहां दूसरे राज्य या संघ के साथ संचार में अनुच्छेद 346 और राजभाषा अधिनियम द्वारा निर्धारित भाषा व्यवस्था लागू हो सकती है।

4. Article 346 applies only to communication between private citizens.

   अनुच्छेद 346 केवल निजी नागरिकों के बीच संचार पर लागू होता है।

Correct Answer: (3) Where Hindi is not the official language of a State, communication with another State using Hindi or the Union may involve the language arrangement prescribed by Article 346 and the Official Languages Act.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - The constitutional and statutory framework does not make Hindi the only possible language in every inter-State communication.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - English continues to have an important statutory role.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - Article 346 operates with the Official Languages Act and provides the framework for official inter-State and State-Union communication.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - Article 346 concerns official governmental communication, not private citizens.

44 Which of the following is the correct sequence of constitutional provisions relating to official language?

1. Articles 343–351: Official Language; Article 343 Union official language; Article 345 State official language; Article 348 Courts; Article 351 development of Hindi.

   अनुच्छेद 343–351: राजभाषा; अनुच्छेद 343 संघ की राजभाषा; अनुच्छेद 345 राज्य की राजभाषा; अनुच्छेद 348 न्यायालय; अनुच्छेद 351 हिंदी का विकास।

2. Articles 343–351: only languages of courts and no provisions concerning States.

   अनुच्छेद 343–351: केवल न्यायालयों की भाषाएं और राज्यों से संबंधित कोई प्रावधान नहीं।

3. Articles 343–351: exclusively national language provisions.

   अनुच्छेद 343–351: केवल राष्ट्रीय भाषा से संबंधित प्रावधान।

4. Articles 343–351: exclusively Eighth Schedule provisions.

   अनुच्छेद 343–351: केवल आठवीं अनुसूची से संबंधित प्रावधान।

Correct Answer: (1) Articles 343–351: Official Language; Article 343 Union official language; Article 345 State official language; Article 348 Courts; Article 351 development of Hindi.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (✅) - This correctly maps the major provisions of Part XVII dealing with official language.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Part XVII contains several provisions concerning Union, States, courts and linguistic minorities.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - The Constitution does not use these provisions to declare a national language.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - The Eighth Schedule is related but is not the exclusive subject of Articles 343–351.

45 Which Part of the Constitution contains provisions relating to the official language?

1. Part XIV

   भाग XIV

2. Part XV

   भाग XV

3. Part XVII

   भाग XVII

4. Part XVIII

   भाग XVIII

Correct Answer: (3) Part XVII

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Part XIV concerns services under the Union and States and tribunals.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Part XV concerns elections.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - Part XVII is titled "Official Language" and contains Articles 343 to 351.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - Part XVIII concerns emergency provisions.

46 Which of the following statements about the Eighth Schedule and the Constitution is correct?

1. Inclusion in the Eighth Schedule automatically gives a language the status of the official language of the Union.

   आठवीं अनुसूची में शामिल होने से किसी भाषा को स्वतः संघ की राजभाषा का दर्जा मिल जाता है।

2. Only languages that are official languages of States can be included in the Eighth Schedule.

   केवल राज्यों की राजभाषाएं ही आठवीं अनुसूची में शामिल की जा सकती हैं।

3. All Eighth Schedule languages must be used equally in Parliament and courts.

   आठवीं अनुसूची की सभी भाषाओं का संसद और न्यायालयों में समान रूप से प्रयोग अनिवार्य है।

4. Inclusion in the Eighth Schedule does not by itself make a language the official language of the Union.

   आठवीं अनुसूची में शामिल होना अपने आप किसी भाषा को संघ की राजभाषा नहीं बनाता है।

Correct Answer: (4) Inclusion in the Eighth Schedule does not by itself make a language the official language of the Union.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Article 343 specifically identifies Hindi in Devanagari script as the Union's official language.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Eighth Schedule inclusion is not limited to State official languages.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - Eighth Schedule languages do not automatically acquire equal status in Parliament and courts.
4. Statement 4 (✅) - This is an important distinction for examination purposes.

47 Consider the following statements regarding linguistic minorities. Which one is correct?

1. Article 350A concerns instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage.

   अनुच्छेद 350A प्राथमिक स्तर पर मातृभाषा में शिक्षा की सुविधा से संबंधित है।

2. Article 350B provides for a Special Officer for linguistic minorities.

   अनुच्छेद 350B भाषाई अल्पसंख्यकों के लिए विशेष अधिकारी का प्रावधान करता है।

3. Article 350 gives every person the right to submit a grievance representation in specified languages used in the Union or State.

   अनुच्छेद 350 प्रत्येक व्यक्ति को संघ या राज्य में प्रयुक्त निर्दिष्ट भाषाओं में शिकायत संबंधी अभ्यावेदन देने का अधिकार देता है।

4. All of the above

   उपरोक्त सभी

Correct Answer: (4) All of the above

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (✅) - Article 350A concerns mother-tongue instruction at the primary stage for linguistic minority children.
2. Statement 2 (✅) - Article 350B provides for the Special Officer for linguistic minorities.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - Article 350 provides the right to submit representations for redress of grievances in specified languages used in the Union or State.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - "All of the above" is the correct option because Statements 1, 2 and 3 are all correct.

48 Which of the following statements correctly describes the constitutional position of English after 1965?

1. English automatically ceased to have any official use after 26 January 1965.

   26 जनवरी 1965 के बाद अंग्रेजी का कोई राजकीय प्रयोग स्वतः समाप्त हो गया।

2. English became India's national language after 1965.

   1965 के बाद अंग्रेजी भारत की राष्ट्रीय भाषा बन गई।

3. English replaced Hindi as the official language of the Union.

   अंग्रेजी ने हिंदी को संघ की राजभाषा के रूप में प्रतिस्थापित कर दिया।

4. English continued to be used for specified official purposes under the Official Languages Act, 1963, as amended.

   राजभाषा अधिनियम, 1963 और उसके संशोधनों के अंतर्गत अंग्रेजी का निर्दिष्ट राजकीय प्रयोजनों के लिए निरंतर प्रयोग जारी रहा।

Correct Answer: (4) English continued to be used for specified official purposes under the Official Languages Act, 1963, as amended.

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - The statutory framework allowed continued use of English.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - India has no constitutionally declared national language.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - Hindi remains the official language of the Union under Article 343.
4. Statement 4 (✅) - The Official Languages Act, 1963, particularly after its 1967 amendment, ensured continued use of English for specified purposes.

49 Which of the following pairs of Articles and subjects is correctly matched?

1. Article 343 — Language of High Courts only

   अनुच्छेद 343 — केवल उच्च न्यायालयों की भाषा

2. Article 348 — Development of Hindi

   अनुच्छेद 348 — हिंदी का विकास

3. Article 350B — Official language of the Union

   अनुच्छेद 350B — संघ की राजभाषा

4. Article 351 — Directive for development of Hindi

   अनुच्छेद 351 — हिंदी के विकास के लिए निर्देश

Correct Answer: (4) Article 351 — Directive for development of Hindi

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (❌) - Article 343 concerns the official language of the Union, not only High Courts.
2. Statement 2 (❌) - Article 348 concerns language in courts and authoritative legal texts.
3. Statement 3 (❌) - Article 350B concerns the Special Officer for linguistic minorities.
4. Statement 4 (✅) - Article 351 directs the Union to promote the spread and development of Hindi.

50 Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional framework of Official Language in India. Which one is correct?

1. Hindi in Devanagari script is the official language of the Union, while English continues for specified purposes under law.

   देवनागरी लिपि में हिंदी संघ की राजभाषा है, जबकि कानून के अंतर्गत अंग्रेजी का निर्दिष्ट प्रयोजनों के लिए प्रयोग जारी है।

2. The Constitution does not declare any language as India's national language.

   संविधान भारत की किसी भी भाषा को राष्ट्रीय भाषा घोषित नहीं करता है।

3. Part XVII contains provisions relating to the Union, States, courts, linguistic minorities and development of Hindi.

   भाग XVII में संघ, राज्यों, न्यायालयों, भाषाई अल्पसंख्यकों और हिंदी के विकास से संबंधित प्रावधान हैं।

4. All of the above

   उपरोक्त सभी

Correct Answer: (4) All of the above

Explanation:

1. Statement 1 (✅) - Article 343 establishes Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union, while statutory provisions permit continued use of English for specified purposes.
2. Statement 2 (✅) - The Constitution does not designate any language as the national language of India.
3. Statement 3 (✅) - Part XVII, comprising Articles 343 to 351, covers the major constitutional framework of official language.
4. Statement 4 (❌) - "All of the above" is the correct option because Statements 1, 2 and 3 are all correct.

1 Match the Following:

Article 343 Article 344 Article 345 Article 346

Official language of a State Official language of the Union Official language Commission and Committee of Parliament Official language for communication between States and Union Language of Supreme Court proceedings

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	B	C	A	D
(B)	C	B	D	A
(C)	D	A	C	B
(D)	B	C	A	D

Correct Answer: (D) B-C-A-D

1. Article 343 - B - Article 343 deals with the official language of the Union..
2. Article 344 - C - Article 344 provides for the Official Language Commission and Parliamentary Committee..
3. Article 345 - A - Article 345 concerns the official language of a State..
4. Article 346 - D - Article 346 deals with language for inter-State and Union-State communication..

2 Match the Following:

Article 347 Article 348 Article 349 Article 350

Language used for representations for redress of grievances Special procedure for language-related legislation Special provision for language spoken by a section of population Language of Supreme Court, High Courts and authoritative legal texts Instruction in mother tongue

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	C	D	B	A
(B)	C	D	B	A
(C)	A	C	D	B
(D)	D	A	C	B

Correct Answer: (B) C-D-B-A

1. Article 347 - C - Article 347 permits recognition of a language spoken by a substantial section of a State's population..
2. Article 348 - D - Article 348 governs language of courts and authoritative legal texts..
3. Article 349 - B - Article 349 prescribes a special procedure for certain language-related Bills..
4. Article 350 - A - Article 350 allows representations for redress of grievances in specified languages..

3 Match the Following:

Article 350A Article 350B Article 351 Eighth Schedule

Development of Hindi language Languages recognised in the Constitution Special Officer for linguistic minorities Instruction in mother tongue at primary stage Language of Union Public Service Commission

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	D	C	A	B
(B)	B	D	C	A
(C)	D	C	A	B
(D)	C	A	B	D

Correct Answer: (C) D-C-A-B

1. Article 350A - D - It concerns mother-tongue instruction at the primary stage..
2. Article 350B - C - It provides for a Special Officer for linguistic minorities..
3. Article 351 - A - It directs the Union to promote the spread and development of Hindi..
4. Eighth Schedule - B - It lists the constitutionally recognised languages..

4 Match the Following:

Part XVII Chapter I of Part XVII Chapter II of Part XVII Chapter IV of Part XVII

Regional Languages Language of the Union Special Directives Language of Courts and legislation Emergency provisions

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	B	B	A	C
(B)	A	B	D	C
(C)	C	A	B	D
(D)	D	C	A	B

Correct Answer: (A) B-B-A-C

1. Part XVII - B - Part XVII of the Constitution deals with official language..
2. Chapter I of Part XVII - B - Chapter I deals with the language of the Union..
3. Chapter II of Part XVII - A - Chapter II deals with regional languages..
4. Chapter IV of Part XVII - C - Chapter IV contains special directives..

5 Match the Following:

Devanagari script International form of Indian numerals Fifteen years from commencement President's power under Article 343

Temporary continuation period for English Official form of numerals Official script of Hindi Authority to specify additional purposes for English Authority over State language

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	C	B	A	D
(B)	C	B	A	D
(C)	D	C	B	A
(D)	A	B	D	C

Correct Answer: (B) C-B-A-D

1. Devanagari script - C - Hindi in Devanagari is the official language of the Union..
2. International form of Indian numerals - B - Article 343 specifies their use for official purposes..
3. Fifteen years from commencement - A - English was constitutionally continued for this initial transitional period..
4. President's power under Article 343 - D - The President may authorise English for additional Union purposes..

6 Match the Following:

Official Language Commission Parliamentary Committee on Official Language Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities President

Constituted under Article 344 Appointed under Article 350B Receives report of the Linguistic Minorities Officer Reviews recommendations concerning official language Appoints State language officers

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	A	D	B	C
(B)	B	A	C	D
(C)	D	C	A	B
(D)	C	B	D	A

Correct Answer: (A) A-D-B-C

1. Official Language Commission - A - It is provided under Article 344..
2. Parliamentary Committee on Official Language - D - It examines the recommendations and reports on official language policy..
3. Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities - B - The officer is provided under Article 350B..
4. President - C - The President receives the report of the Special Officer..

7 Match the Following:

Article 343(1) Article 343(2) Article 343(3) Article 344(1)

Commission and Committee Hindi in Devanagari script Continuation of English and presidential power Parliament may provide by law for continued English use Language of State legislatures

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	B	C	D	A
(B)	B	C	D	A
(C)	A	B	C	D
(D)	D	A	B	C

Correct Answer: (B) B-C-D-A

1. Article 343(1) - B - It declares Hindi in Devanagari script as the Union's official language..
2. Article 343(2) - C - It deals with transitional continuation of English and related presidential authority..
3. Article 343(3) - D - Parliament can legislate regarding continued use of English..
4. Article 344(1) - A - It provides for constitution of the Official Language Commission and Committee..

8 Match the Following:

Article 344 Commission Article 344 Committee Article 350A Article 350B

30 members 20 members Special Officer Mother-tongue instruction 12 members

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	B	A	D	C
(B)	A	B	D	C
(C)	C	D	A	B
(D)	D	C	B	A

Correct Answer: (B) A-B-D-C

1. Article 344 Commission - A - The Commission consists of a Chairman and members representing the Eighth Schedule languages as constitutionally prescribed..
2. Article 344 Committee - B - The Parliamentary Committee consists of 30 members..
3. Article 350A - D - It concerns primary-stage instruction in the mother tongue..
4. Article 350B - C - It establishes the Special Officer for linguistic minorities..

9 Match the Following:

Hindi English Devanagari Eighth Schedule

Script of official Hindi Constitutionally recognised language list Official language of Union Language permitted for specified official purposes Official language of every State

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	C	D	A	B
(B)	D	C	B	A
(C)	A	B	D	C
(D)	B	A	C	D

Correct Answer: (A) C-D-A-B

1. Hindi - C - Hindi is the official language of the Union..
2. English - D - English continues for purposes authorised by the Constitution and law..
3. Devanagari - A - Devanagari is the script prescribed for official Hindi..
4. Eighth Schedule - B - It contains the constitutionally recognised languages..

10 Match the Following:

Article 345 Article 346 Article 347 Article 348

State official language Inter-governmental communication Recognition of a language in a State Courts and authoritative texts Linguistic minorities

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	A	B	C	D
(B)	B	C	D	A
(C)	C	A	B	D
(D)	D	B	A	C

Correct Answer: (A) A-B-C-D

1. Article 345 - A - It empowers a State legislature to adopt its official language or languages..
2. Article 346 - B - It governs language used in communication between States and with the Union..
3. Article 347 - C - It provides for recognition of a language spoken by a substantial section of a State..
4. Article 348 - D - It deals with language of courts and authoritative legal texts..

11 Match the Following:

Article 349 Article 350 Article 350A Article 350B

Representation for grievances Special procedure for language Bills Mother-tongue education Linguistic Minorities Officer Development of Hindi

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	A	B	C	D
(B)	B	A	C	D
(C)	C	D	A	B
(D)	D	C	B	A

Correct Answer: (B) B-A-C-D

1. Article 349 - B - It prescribes a special procedure for certain language-related legislation..
2. Article 350 - A - It guarantees the right to submit representations for grievance redress in specified languages..
3. Article 350A - C - It concerns facilities for mother-tongue instruction at the primary stage..
4. Article 350B - D - It provides for the Special Officer for linguistic minorities..

12 Match the Following:

Article 351 Article 343 Article 344 Article 350A

Hindi development Union official language Official Language Commission Mother-tongue instruction State language recognition

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	A	B	C	D
(B)	B	A	D	C
(C)	C	D	A	B
(D)	D	C	B	A

Correct Answer: (A) A-B-C-D

1. Article 351 - A - It directs the Union to promote Hindi..
2. Article 343 - B - It establishes the constitutional framework for the Union's official language..
3. Article 344 - C - It provides for the Official Language Commission and Parliamentary Committee..
4. Article 350A - D - It relates to mother-tongue instruction..

13 Match the Following:

14 languages 21 languages 22 languages 71st Constitutional Amendment

Original Eighth Schedule languages Current number of Eighth Schedule languages Added Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali Added Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali Added only Sindhi

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	A	C	D	C
(B)	B	A	C	D
(C)	C	D	B	A
(D)	D	B	A	C

Correct Answer: (A) A-C-D-C

1. 14 languages - A - The Constitution originally listed 14 languages in the Eighth Schedule..
2. 21 languages - C - The Eighth Schedule had 21 languages after the 92nd Amendment..
3. 22 languages - D - The Eighth Schedule currently contains 22 languages..
4. 71st Constitutional Amendment - C - It added Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali..

14 Match the Following:

21st Amendment 71st Amendment 92nd Amendment 96th Amendment

Changed Oriya to Odia Added Sindhi Added four languages Added three languages Added Bengali

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	B	D	C	A
(B)	B	D	C	A
(C)	C	B	D	A
(D)	D	C	A	B

Correct Answer: (B) B-D-C-A

1. 21st Amendment - B - It added Sindhi to the Eighth Schedule..
2. 71st Amendment - D - It added Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali..
3. 92nd Amendment - C - It added Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali..
4. 96th Amendment - A - It changed the constitutional name from Oriya to Odia..

15 Match the Following:

21st Amendment 71st Amendment 92nd Amendment 96th Amendment

1967 1992 2003 2011 1965

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	E	B	C	D
(B)	A	B	C	D
(C)	B	E	D	C
(D)	D	C	B	A

Correct Answer: (A) E-B-C-D

1. 21st Amendment - E - The 21st Amendment was enacted in 1967..
2. 71st Amendment - B - The 71st Amendment was enacted in 1992..
3. 92nd Amendment - C - The 92nd Amendment was enacted in 2003..
4. 96th Amendment - D - The 96th Amendment was enacted in 2011..

16 Match the Following:

Hindi Bengali Telugu Maithili

Article 344 representation Eighth Schedule language Official language of Union Language added by 92nd Amendment Language excluded from Eighth Schedule

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	C	B	B	D
(B)	B	C	D	A
(C)	D	A	C	B
(D)	A	D	B	C

Correct Answer: (A) C-B-B-D

1. Hindi - C - Hindi is the official language of the Union..
2. Bengali - B - Bengali is one of the Eighth Schedule languages..
3. Telugu - B - Telugu is included in the Eighth Schedule..
4. Maithili - D - Maithili was added by the 92nd Constitutional Amendment..

17 Match the Following:

Bodo Dogri Santhali Maithili

Added by 92nd Amendment Added by 71st Amendment Added by 21st Amendment Added to Eighth Schedule in 2003 Renamed by 96th Amendment

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	A	A	A	A
(B)	B	C	D	A
(C)	C	D	A	B
(D)	D	B	C	A

Correct Answer: (A) A-A-A-A

1. Bodo - A - Bodo was added through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment..
2. Dogri - A - Dogri was added through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment..
3. Santhali - A - Santhali was added through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment..
4. Maithili - A - Maithili was added through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment..

18 Match the Following:

English in Supreme Court English in High Court State language in High Court Authoritative text of Central Acts

Requires Presidential consent in specified cases English is constitutionally prescribed May be authorised by Governor with Presidential consent English text is authoritative Hindi is always compulsory

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	B	C	A	D
(B)	C	B	D	A
(C)	D	A	C	B
(D)	A	D	B	C

Correct Answer: (A) B-C-A-D

1. English in Supreme Court - B - Article 348 prescribes English for Supreme Court proceedings..
2. English in High Court - C - High Court proceedings are constitutionally governed by Article 348..
3. State language in High Court - A - Its use requires the constitutional procedure involving the Governor and President..
4. Authoritative text of Central Acts - D - The English text is authoritative under Article 348..

19 Match the Following:

Article 348(1) Article 348(2) Article 348(3) Article 349

Language of High Court proceedings Language authorised by Governor for High Court Authoritative texts and court language Special procedure for language Bills State legislative proceedings

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	C	B	A	D
(B)	C	B	A	D
(C)	A	C	D	B
(D)	D	A	B	C

Correct Answer: (B) C-B-A-D

1. Article 348(1) - C - It establishes English as the principal constitutional language for specified court proceedings and legal texts..
2. Article 348(2) - B - It concerns use of a State language in High Court proceedings with presidential consent..
3. Article 348(3) - A - It deals with authoritative translations in the relevant context..
4. Article 349 - D - It lays down special procedure for specified language legislation..

20 Match the Following:

Article 350 Article 350A Article 350B Article 351

Linguistic minorities Hindi development Mother tongue Grievance representation Judicial language

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	D	C	A	B
(B)	C	D	B	A
(C)	B	A	D	C
(D)	A	B	C	D

Correct Answer: (A) D-C-A-B

1. Article 350 - D - It concerns representations for redress of grievances..
2. Article 350A - C - It concerns mother-tongue instruction..
3. Article 350B - A - It provides protection-related machinery for linguistic minorities..
4. Article 351 - B - It provides a directive for development of Hindi..

21 Match the Following:

Union State Supreme Court High Court

Article 345 Article 343 Article 348 Article 348 with constitutional exceptions Article 350A

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	A	B	C	D
(B)	B	A	C	D
(C)	C	D	A	B
(D)	D	C	B	A

Correct Answer: (B) B-A-C-D

1. Union - B - Article 343 deals with the official language of the Union..
2. State - A - Article 345 concerns the official language of a State..
3. Supreme Court - C - Article 348 governs its language framework..
4. High Court - D - Article 348 also governs High Court proceedings..

22 Match the Following:

Hindi Devanagari Indian numerals English

Script Numerical form specified by Constitution Official language of Union Continued official use under law State's compulsory language

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	C	A	B	D
(B)	D	C	A	B
(C)	B	D	C	A
(D)	A	B	D	C

Correct Answer: (A) C-A-B-D

1. Hindi - C - Hindi is the official language of the Union..
2. Devanagari - A - It is the script prescribed for official Hindi..
3. Indian numerals - B - The Constitution refers to the international form of Indian numerals..
4. English - D - English continues for specified official purposes under constitutional and statutory provisions..

23 Match the Following:

Official Language Act, 1963 Official Languages Rules, 1976 Official Language Commission Parliamentary Committee

Operational rules regarding official language Statutory continuation of English for specified purposes Constitutional advisory body Parliamentary review mechanism Constitutional court

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	B	A	C	D
(B)	A	B	D	C
(C)	D	C	A	B
(D)	C	D	B	A

Correct Answer: (A) B-A-C-D

1. Official Language Act, 1963 - B - It provides statutory provisions concerning continued use of English..
2. Official Languages Rules, 1976 - A - They provide operational rules concerning official language use..
3. Official Language Commission - C - It is a constitutional body under Article 344..
4. Parliamentary Committee - D - It reviews progress concerning official language implementation..

24 Match the Following:

1963 1967 1976 2011

Official Languages Rules 96th Constitutional Amendment Official Language Act Amendment strengthening continued English use 92nd Constitutional Amendment

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	C	D	A	B
(B)	A	C	B	D
(C)	D	B	C	A
(D)	B	A	D	C

Correct Answer: (A) C-D-A-B

1. 1963 - C - The Official Language Act was enacted in 1963..
2. 1967 - D - The 1967 amendment strengthened provisions concerning continued use of English..
3. 1976 - A - The Official Languages Rules were framed in 1976..
4. 2011 - B - The 96th Amendment changed Oriya to Odia..

25 Match the Following:

Article 344(3) Article 345 Article 346 Article 347

State's official language Commission's recommendations Inter-State communication Recognition of language in State Judicial proceedings

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	A	B	C	D
(B)	B	A	C	D
(C)	D	C	B	A
(D)	C	D	A	B

Correct Answer: (B) B-A-C-D

1. Article 344(3) - B - It identifies matters on which the Commission may make recommendations..
2. Article 345 - A - It concerns the official language or languages of a State..
3. Article 346 - C - It concerns inter-governmental communication..
4. Article 347 - D - It concerns recognition of a language spoken by a substantial section of a State..

26 Match the Following:

President's direction under Article 343 State Legislature under Article 345 Governor with Presidential consent Union Parliament

May adopt State official language May authorise language in High Court proceedings May legislate on continued use of English May authorise English for additional Union purposes May amend Eighth Schedule by ordinary law

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	D	A	B	C
(B)	A	D	C	B
(C)	C	B	D	A
(D)	B	C	A	D

Correct Answer: (A) D-A-B-C

1. President's direction under Article 343 - D - The President may authorise English for additional Union purposes..
2. State Legislature under Article 345 - A - A State legislature may adopt its official language or languages..
3. Governor with Presidential consent - B - This mechanism applies to authorising a State language in High Court proceedings..
4. Union Parliament - C - Parliament legislates on continued use of English through the statutory framework..

27 Match the Following:

Gujarati Kannada Punjabi Urdu

Eighth Schedule language State-specific language under Article 345 Constitutionally recognised language Language that may be adopted by a State Not included in Eighth Schedule

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	A	A	A	A
(B)	B	C	D	A
(C)	C	D	B	C
(D)	D	B	C	D

Correct Answer: (A) A-A-A-A

1. Gujarati - A - Gujarati is included in the Eighth Schedule..
2. Kannada - A - Kannada is included in the Eighth Schedule..
3. Punjabi - A - Punjabi is included in the Eighth Schedule..
4. Urdu - A - Urdu is included in the Eighth Schedule..

28 Match the Following:

Assamese Odia Malayalam Marathi

Eighth Schedule Name changed by 96th Amendment Indo-Aryan language in Eighth Schedule Dravidian language in Eighth Schedule Not constitutionally recognised

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	A	B	D	C
(B)	C	A	B	D
(C)	D	C	A	B
(D)	B	D	C	A

Correct Answer: (A) A-B-D-C

1. Assamese - A - Assamese is listed in the Eighth Schedule..
2. Odia - B - The 96th Amendment changed the constitutional name from Oriya to Odia..
3. Malayalam - D - Malayalam is a Dravidian language included in the Eighth Schedule..
4. Marathi - C - Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language included in the Eighth Schedule..

29 Match the Following:

Tamil Telugu Kannada Malayalam

Dravidian language Classical language status is separate from Eighth Schedule All are Eighth Schedule languages All are Union official languages None is constitutionally recognised

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	A	B	A	A
(B)	C	D	B	C
(C)	B	A	C	D
(D)	D	C	D	B

Correct Answer: (A) A-B-A-A

1. Tamil - A - Tamil is a Dravidian language and is in the Eighth Schedule..
2. Telugu - B - Classical-language status is conceptually distinct from Eighth Schedule inclusion..
3. Kannada - A - Kannada is a Dravidian language listed in the Eighth Schedule..
4. Malayalam - A - Malayalam is a Dravidian language listed in the Eighth Schedule..

30 Match the Following:

Article 343 Article 345 Article 348 Article 351

State official language Union official language Hindi development Court language Linguistic minorities

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	A	B	D	C
(B)	B	A	D	C
(C)	C	D	A	B
(D)	D	C	B	A

Correct Answer: (B) B-A-D-C

1. Article 343 - B - It deals with the official language of the Union..
2. Article 345 - A - It deals with the official language or languages of a State..
3. Article 348 - D - It governs language of the Supreme Court, High Courts and authoritative legal texts..
4. Article 351 - C - It contains the directive for development of Hindi..

31 Match the Following:

Part XVII Chapter I Part XVII Chapter II Part XVII Chapter III Part XVII Chapter IV

Special Directives Language of Union Regional Languages Language of Courts Emergency Language

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	B	C	D	A
(B)	C	B	A	D
(C)	D	A	C	B
(D)	A	D	B	C

Correct Answer: (A) B-C-D-A

1. Part XVII Chapter I - B - Chapter I deals with the language of the Union..
2. Part XVII Chapter II - C - Chapter II deals with regional languages..
3. Part XVII Chapter III - D - Chapter III deals with language of the Supreme Court, High Courts and Acts..
4. Part XVII Chapter IV - A - Chapter IV contains special directives..

32 Match the Following:

Article 344 Article 346 Article 350 Article 350B

Official Language Commission Inter-State communication Linguistic Minorities Officer Grievance representation Mother-tongue education

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	A	B	D	C
(B)	B	A	C	D
(C)	D	C	B	A
(D)	C	D	A	B

Correct Answer: (A) A-B-D-C

1. Article 344 - A - It establishes the constitutional machinery for official-language review..
2. Article 346 - B - It governs communication between States and the Union..
3. Article 350 - D - It deals with representations for redress of grievances..
4. Article 350B - C - It establishes the Special Officer for linguistic minorities..

33 Match the Following:

President Parliament State Legislature Governor

Adopts State official language Receives linguistic minorities report Legislates on continued English use May permit State language in High Court subject to constitutional procedure Appoints State language commission

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	B	C	A	D
(B)	C	D	B	A
(C)	D	A	C	B
(D)	A	B	D	C

Correct Answer: (A) B-C-A-D

1. President - B - The President receives the report of the Special Officer for linguistic minorities..
2. Parliament - C - Parliament legislates on continued use of English under the statutory framework..
3. State Legislature - A - It may adopt the State's official language or languages under Article 345..
4. Governor - D - The Governor has a role in authorising State-language use in High Court proceedings subject to Presidential consent..

34 Match the Following:

First Official Language Commission Official Language Act Official Languages Rules 96th Amendment

2011 1955 1963 1976 2003

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	B	C	D	A
(B)	C	B	A	D
(C)	D	A	C	B
(D)	A	D	B	C

Correct Answer: (A) B-C-D-A

1. First Official Language Commission - B - The first Commission under Article 344 was constituted in 1955..
2. Official Language Act - C - The Official Language Act was enacted in 1963..
3. Official Languages Rules - D - The Official Languages Rules were framed in 1976..
4. 96th Amendment - A - The 96th Amendment was enacted in 2011..

35 Match the Following:

First Official Language Commission Chairman Parliamentary Committee Chairman Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities Official Language Commission

Constitutional body Constitutional office First constituted in 1955 Parliamentary mechanism Judicial body

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	C	D	B	A
(B)	A	C	D	B
(C)	B	A	C	D
(D)	D	B	A	C

Correct Answer: (A) C-D-B-A

1. First Official Language Commission Chairman - C - The first Official Language Commission was constituted in 1955..
2. Parliamentary Committee Chairman - D - The Parliamentary Committee is the legislative review mechanism under Article 344..
3. Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities - B - The office is constitutionally established under Article 350B..
4. Official Language Commission - A - It is a constitutional body under Article 344..

36 Match the Following:

Language of Union Language of State Language of Courts Special directives

Articles 350A-351 Articles 343-344 Articles 345-347 Article 348 Article 352

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	B	C	D	A
(B)	C	B	A	D
(C)	D	A	C	B
(D)	A	D	B	C

Correct Answer: (A) B-C-D-A

1. Language of Union - B - Articles 343-344 concern the Union's official language..
2. Language of State - C - Articles 345-347 concern regional languages..
3. Language of Courts - D - Article 348 deals with judicial and authoritative legal language..
4. Special directives - A - Articles 350A-351 contain special language directives..

37 Match the Following:

Article 345 Article 347 Article 350 Article 350A

Mother-tongue education State official language Language recognition Grievance representation Hindi development

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	A	B	C	D
(B)	B	C	D	A
(C)	C	D	A	B
(D)	D	A	B	C

Correct Answer: (B) B-C-D-A

1. Article 345 - B - It deals with a State's official language..
2. Article 347 - C - It deals with recognition of a language spoken by a substantial section of a State..
3. Article 350 - D - It concerns representations for redress of grievances..
4. Article 350A - A - It concerns mother-tongue instruction at the primary stage..

38 Match the Following:

Hindi Sanskrit English Maithili

Classical language and Eighth Schedule language Union official language Language used for specified Union purposes Added by 92nd Amendment Not constitutionally recognised

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	B	A	C	D
(B)	C	B	D	A
(C)	D	C	A	B
(D)	A	D	B	C

Correct Answer: (A) B-A-C-D

1. Hindi - B - Hindi is the official language of the Union..
2. Sanskrit - A - Sanskrit is an Eighth Schedule language and has classical-language status..
3. English - C - English continues for specified official purposes under constitutional and statutory provisions..
4. Maithili - D - Maithili was added by the 92nd Amendment..

39 Match the Following:

Assamese Manipuri Nepali Konkani

Added by 71st Amendment Added by 21st Amendment Original Eighth Schedule language Added by 92nd Amendment Renamed by 96th Amendment

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	C	A	A	A
(B)	A	B	C	D
(C)	D	C	B	A
(D)	B	D	A	C

Correct Answer: (A) C-A-A-A

1. Assamese - C - Assamese was among the original Eighth Schedule languages..
2. Manipuri - A - Manipuri was added by the 71st Amendment..
3. Nepali - A - Nepali was added by the 71st Amendment..
4. Konkani - A - Konkani was added by the 71st Amendment..

40 Match the Following:

Sindhi Konkani Maithili Odia

96th Amendment 21st Amendment 71st Amendment 92nd Amendment 73rd Amendment

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	B	C	D	A
(B)	C	B	A	D
(C)	D	A	C	B
(D)	A	D	B	C

Correct Answer: (A) B-C-D-A

1. Sindhi - B - Sindhi was added to the Eighth Schedule by the 21st Amendment..
2. Konkani - C - Konkani was added by the 71st Amendment..
3. Maithili - D - Maithili was added by the 92nd Amendment..
4. Odia - A - The 96th Amendment changed the constitutional name to Odia..

41 Match the Following:

Hindi development Protection of linguistic minorities Primary education in mother tongue Right to submit representation

Article 350A Article 350B Article 350 Article 351 Article 347

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	A	B	C	D
(B)	D	B	A	C
(C)	C	D	B	A
(D)	B	C	D	A

Correct Answer: (B) D-B-A-C

1. Hindi development - D - Article 351 contains the directive for development of Hindi..
2. Protection of linguistic minorities - B - Article 350B provides the Special Officer for linguistic minorities..
3. Primary education in mother tongue - A - Article 350A concerns mother-tongue instruction..
4. Right to submit representation - C - Article 350 permits representations for redress of grievances..

42 Match the Following:

Article 343 Article 347 Article 349 Article 351

Hindi development Language of Union Special procedure for legislation Recognition of language in State Mother-tongue instruction

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	B	D	C	A
(B)	A	B	D	C
(C)	C	A	B	D
(D)	D	C	A	B

Correct Answer: (A) B-D-C-A

1. Article 343 - B - It establishes the official language framework of the Union..
2. Article 347 - D - It provides for recognition of a language spoken by a substantial section of a State..
3. Article 349 - C - It prescribes a special procedure for specified language legislation..
4. Article 351 - A - It directs promotion and development of Hindi..

43 Match the Following:

Union official language Official script of Hindi International form of Indian numerals Transitional English provision

Article 343(1) Article 343(2) Article 343(1) Article 343(2) Article 344

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	A	C	C	B
(B)	C	A	B	D
(C)	D	B	A	C
(D)	B	D	C	A

Correct Answer: (A) A-C-C-B

1. Union official language - A - Article 343(1) declares Hindi in Devanagari as the Union's official language..
2. Official script of Hindi - C - Article 343(1) specifies Devanagari script..
3. International form of Indian numerals - C - Article 343(1) specifies the international form of Indian numerals..
4. Transitional English provision - B - Article 343(2) provided for continued use of English during the initial transition period..

44 Match the Following:

Article 344(1) Article 344(4) Article 350B(1) Article 351

Special Officer Official Language Commission Parliamentary Committee Hindi development State language

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	B	C	A	D
(B)	C	B	D	A
(C)	D	A	C	B
(D)	A	D	B	C

Correct Answer: (A) B-C-A-D

1. Article 344(1) - B - It provides for constitution of the Official Language Commission..
2. Article 344(4) - C - It provides for constitution of the Parliamentary Committee..
3. Article 350B(1) - A - It provides for the Special Officer for linguistic minorities..
4. Article 351 - D - It contains the directive concerning development of Hindi..

45 Match the Following:

Official Language Commission Parliamentary Committee on Official Language Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities State Legislature

Article 350B Article 345 Article 344 Article 344 Article 351

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	C	D	A	B
(B)	D	C	B	A
(C)	A	B	D	C
(D)	B	A	C	D

Correct Answer: (A) C-D-A-B

1. Official Language Commission - C - The Commission is provided under Article 344..
2. Parliamentary Committee on Official Language - D - The Committee is also provided under Article 344..
3. Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities - A - The Special Officer is provided under Article 350B..
4. State Legislature - B - Article 345 empowers the State legislature concerning its official language..

46 Match the Following:

Article 346 Article 347 Article 348 Article 350

Courts and legal texts Inter-State communication Grievance representation Language recognition within State Mother-tongue education

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	B	D	A	C
(B)	A	B	C	D
(C)	C	A	D	B
(D)	D	C	B	A

Correct Answer: (A) B-D-A-C

1. Article 346 - B - It concerns language used for communication between States and the Union..
2. Article 347 - D - It concerns recognition of a language spoken by a substantial section of a State's population..
3. Article 348 - A - It governs language of courts and authoritative legal texts..
4. Article 350 - C - It concerns representations for redress of grievances..

47 Match the Following:

Article 350A Article 350B Article 351 Eighth Schedule

22 languages Hindi development Special Officer Mother-tongue instruction English as Union language

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	D	C	B	A
(B)	C	D	A	B
(C)	A	B	D	C
(D)	B	A	C	D

Correct Answer: (A) D-C-B-A

1. Article 350A - D - It provides for facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage..
2. Article 350B - C - It provides for the Special Officer for linguistic minorities..
3. Article 351 - B - It directs promotion and development of Hindi..
4. Eighth Schedule - A - The Eighth Schedule presently contains 22 languages..

48 Match the Following:

21st Amendment 71st Amendment 92nd Amendment 96th Amendment

Odia terminology change Sindhi Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali English continuation

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	B	D	C	A
(B)	C	A	D	B
(C)	D	C	A	B
(D)	A	B	C	D

Correct Answer: (A) B-D-C-A

1. 21st Amendment - B - It added Sindhi to the Eighth Schedule..
2. 71st Amendment - D - It added Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali..
3. 92nd Amendment - C - It added Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali..
4. 96th Amendment - A - It changed Oriya to Odia in the constitutional text..

49 Match the Following:

Official Language Act, 1963 Official Languages Amendment Act, 1967 Official Languages Rules, 1976 Article 351

Hindi development directive Statutory framework for English continuation Rules governing official language implementation Strengthened continued use of English Eighth Schedule additions

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	A	D	B	C
(B)	B	D	C	A
(C)	C	B	D	A
(D)	D	C	A	B

Correct Answer: (B) B-D-C-A

1. Official Language Act, 1963 - B - It provides the statutory framework for continued use of English for specified purposes..
2. Official Languages Amendment Act, 1967 - D - It strengthened provisions relating to continued use of English..
3. Official Languages Rules, 1976 - C - They provide rules for implementation of official language policy..
4. Article 351 - A - It directs the Union to promote and develop Hindi..

50 Match the Following:

Article 343 Article 348 Article 350B Article 351

Special Officer for linguistic minorities Official language of Union Development of Hindi Language of courts and authoritative texts Official language of State

Options	1	2	3	4
(A)	B	D	A	C
(B)	B	D	A	C
(C)	C	A	D	B
(D)	D	C	B	A

Correct Answer: (B) B-D-A-C

1. Article 343 - B - Article 343 establishes Hindi in Devanagari as the official language of the Union..
2. Article 348 - D - Article 348 governs the language of the Supreme Court, High Courts and authoritative legal texts..
3. Article 350B - A - Article 350B provides for the Special Officer for linguistic minorities..
4. Article 351 - C - Article 351 directs the Union to promote and develop Hindi..