Identify the correct group of Scheduled languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India.

Correct option is C

The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists Scheduled Languages, which are officially recognized languages in India. It initially included 14 languages, but the list has expanded to 22 languages through subsequent amendments. The correct group of languages from the options provided is Santhali, Hindi, and Sanskrit, as these are all included in the Eighth Schedule.
· Santhali: Added in the 92nd Amendment (2003), it is a language spoken predominantly by the Santhal tribal community.
· Hindi: Recognized as one of the official languages of India under Article 343.
· Sanskrit: One of the classical languages of India and included in the Eighth Schedule from the beginning.
Languages like English are not part of the Eighth Schedule as they are designated as associate official languages but not Scheduled Languages.
Information Booster:
· Eighth Schedule: Lists 22 Scheduled Languages.
· Purpose: Provides recognition and promotes linguistic diversity in governance and education.
· Languages Added Later: Sindhi (21st Amendment, 1967), Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali (71st Amendment, 1992), and Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Santhali (92nd Amendment, 2003).
· Classical Languages: Among the Scheduled Languages, some are categorized as Classical Languages, such as Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, based on their historical significance.
· Constitutional Provisions: Articles 343–351 deal with language policy and the use of Scheduled Languages in governance and education.
Additional Information:
The Indian Constitution consists of 12 schedules. The Eighth Schedule lists the officially recognized languages of the Republic of India. It currently includes 22 languages, such as Hindi, Sanskrit, and Santhali.
The languages listed in the Eighth Schedule are as follows:
1. Assamese
2. Bengali
3. Hindi
4. Sanskrit
5. Santhali
6. Oriya
7. Punjabi
8. Gujarati
9. Sindhi
10. Tamil
11. Telugu
12. Urdu
13. Nepali
14. Maithili
15. Marathi
16. Manipuri
17. Malayalam
18. Konkani
19. Kannada
20. Kashmiri
21. Dogri
22. Bodo