Apart from the 22 scheduled languages in the Constitution of India, which other two languages have been recognised by the Sahitya Academy?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Rajasthani and English.

• The Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, recognizes various languages for literary awards and promotion.
• In addition to the 22 scheduled languages mentioned in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, the Sahitya Akademi has recognized Rajasthani and English for its literary endeavors.
• Rajasthani is a language spoken in the state of Rajasthan and has a rich literary tradition.
• English, although not an indigenous language, has a significant presence in Indian literature due to the colonial history and its status as an associate official language of India.

Information Booster:

• English and Pali: Incorrect. Pali, while historically significant, is not recognized by the Sahitya Akademi.

• Haryanvi and Punjabi: Incorrect. Punjabi is already a scheduled language, and Haryanvi is neither scheduled nor recognized by the Sahitya Akademi.

• Prakrit and Rajasthani: Incorrect. While Prakrit is an ancient language, it is not recognized by the Sahitya Akademi.