How many languages are included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India as scheduled languages?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 22.
· The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India lists the official languages recognized by the Indian government.
· As per the Constitution, 22 languages are included in this schedule as scheduled languages, which are recognized for use in official communications, including education, administration, and other government purposes.
Additional Information: · Initially, the Constitution listed 14 languages in the Eighth Schedule. Over time, new languages were added. The most recent additions were Bodo, Santhali, Maithili, and Dogri in 2003.
· These include languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Urdu, Punjabi, Sanskrit, and others.
· The inclusion of a language in the Eighth Schedule allows it to be used for official purposes and in the Union Government’s institutions, such as in parliamentary proceedings.