35.ISSUE OF LANGUAGE || NEHRU'S FOREIGN POLICY || TRIBAL INTEGRATION Flashcards
What were the three key issues regarding language in India?
The three key issues were the official language of the Union, the national language, and the organization of states based on language.
What language was designated as the official language of India in 1950?
Hindi in the Devanagari script was designated as the official language of India in 1950.
According to Article 343 (1) of the Indian Constitution, what is the official language of the Union Government?
The official language of the Union Government is Hindi in the Devanagari script.
When was English supposed to cease being used for official purposes?
English was supposed to cease being used for official purposes 15 years after the Constitution came into effect, i.e., on January 26, 1965.
Can Parliament make English the official language?
Yes, Parliament has the authority to decide whether or not to make English the official language.
Why did non-Hindi speaking communities protest the switch from English to Hindi?
Non-Hindi speaking communities protested because they felt that Hindi was being imposed as the official language at the expense of other languages.
What did the Official Language Act of 1963 establish?
The Official Language Act of 1963 established Hindi as the official language of the Union in the Devanagari script, with English designated as a “subsidiary official language.”
What does the Indian Constitution allow for regarding official languages in each state?
The Indian Constitution allows each state to choose its official language for state-level communications.
How many languages were initially chosen under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution?
14 languages were initially chosen under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
Which language was introduced as the 15th language under the 21st Amendment Act of 1967?
Sindhi was introduced as the 15th language under the 21st Amendment Act of 1967.
Which amendment added three more languages to the Eighth Schedule?
The 71st Amendment Act of 1992 added Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali to the Eighth Schedule.
How many languages were added to the Eighth Schedule under the 92nd Amendment Act of 2003?
Four languages (Bodo, Maithili, Dogri, and Santhali) were added to the Eighth Schedule under the 92nd Amendment Act of 2003.
How many languages are currently listed in the Constitution’s Eighth Schedule?
There are currently 22 languages listed in the Constitution’s Eighth Schedule.
Is Hindi recognized as a national language in India?
No, Hindi is not recognized as a national language in India.
Which language is recognized as the national language in India?
The Constitution or any other law does not define a national language in India.
Do states have to adopt one of the languages mentioned in the Eighth Schedule as their official language?
No, states have the freedom to decide their official language, and it does not have to be one of the languages mentioned in the Eighth Schedule.
Give an example of a state that has a language as its official language that is not mentioned in the Eighth Schedule.
Tripura has Kokborok as its official language, which belongs to the Sino-Tibetan family.
What is the official language of Nagaland and Meghalaya?
English is the official language of Nagaland and Meghalaya.
Is English among the languages listed in the Eighth Schedule?
No, English is not listed among the 22 scheduled languages in the Eighth Schedule.
When was the Department of Official Language established?
The Department of Official Language was established in June 1975 as a separate department under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
When was the Official Language Resolution passed?
The Official Language Resolution was passed on January 18, 1968.
Why was the Official Language Resolution passed?
The Resolution was passed to create a comprehensive program for expanding the use of the Hindi language for official purposes in the Union of India.
What was the aim of the Official Language Resolution regarding the languages listed in the Constitution’s eighth schedule?
The resolution aimed to progress the 14 primary languages (now 22 languages) listed in the Constitution’s eighth schedule.
What is the three-language formula mentioned in the resolution?
The resolution calls for the implementation of the three-language formula across the country.