Eighth Schedule: Recognized Languages

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How many languages are currently recognized in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
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How many languages are currently recognized in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
  1. 14
  2. 18
  3. 22 — Correct Answer
  4. 24
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the officially recognized languages of India. Originally, it had 14 languages. Over time, through various constitutional amendments, additional languages have been added. Currently, there are 22 languages in the Eighth Schedule, reflecting India's linguistic diversity. The last additions were Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali by the 92nd Amendment Act of 2003.

Incorrect Options Analysis
  • 14: This was the original number of languages when the Constitution was adopted.
  • 18: This was the number of languages after the 71st Amendment Act of 1992 (adding Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali).
  • 24: This is an incorrect number; it has never been 24.

प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)

भारतीय संविधान की आठवीं अनुसूची में वर्तमान में कितनी भाषाओं को मान्यता प्राप्त है?
  1. 14
  2. 18
  3. 22 — सही उत्तर
  4. 24
स्पष्टीकरण:
Correct Answer Explanation

भारतीय संविधान की आठवीं अनुसूची में भारत की आधिकारिक रूप से मान्यता प्राप्त भाषाएँ सूचीबद्ध हैं। मूल रूप से, इसमें 14 भाषाएँ थीं। समय के साथ, विभिन्न संवैधानिक संशोधनों के माध्यम से और भाषाएँ जोड़ी गईं। वर्तमान में, आठवीं अनुसूची में 22 भाषाएँ हैं, जो भारत की भाषाई विविधता को दर्शाती हैं। सबसे अंतिम बार 92वें संशोधन अधिनियम, 2003 द्वारा बोडो, डोगरी, मैथिली और संथाली को जोड़ा गया था।

Incorrect Options Analysis
  • 14: संविधान को अपनाए जाने के समय यह मूल भाषाओं की संख्या थी।
  • 18: यह 71वें संशोधन अधिनियम, 1992 (जिसमें कोंकणी, मणिपुरी और नेपाली जोड़ी गईं) के बाद भाषाओं की संख्या थी।
  • 24: यह एक गलत संख्या है; यह कभी 24 नहीं रही।

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