How many languages are there in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution as on June 2022?

Correct option is B

(b) There are 22 languages in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution as of June 2022.

The 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists languages recognized by the Constitution. Initially, it included 14 languages, and over time, additional languages have been added through constitutional amendments. The 71st and 92nd Constitutional Amendments increased the count to 22. These languages enjoy special status and are used for official purposes, such as state-level governance and exams.

Important Key Points:

1. The original 8th Schedule had 14 languages.
2. The 21st Amendment (1967) added Sindhi.
3. The 71st Amendment (1992) added Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali.
4. The 92nd Amendment (2003) added Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali.
   
5. Promotes linguistic diversity and cultural representation in India.