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The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution states which of the following?
Question

The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution states which of the following?

A.

Forms of oaths or affirmations

B.

Official languages

C.

Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats

D.

Validation of certain Acts and Regulations

Correct option is B

The Correct Answer is: (b) Official languages
Explanation:
The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the officially recognized languages of India. Originally, it included 14 languages, but over time the list has
expanded to 22 languages.
Inclusion in the Eighth Schedule means that the government is obligated to take measures for the development and promotion of these languages.
The Sahitya Akademi Awards are also presented in these 22 scheduled languages.​
Information Booster:
• Added through various constitutional amendments (e.g., 21st, 71st, 92nd).
•The most recent additions to the Eighth Schedule are Bodo, Santhali, Maithili, and Dogri, which were added in 2003.​
• It enables the use of these languages in Parliamentary proceedings, UPSC exams, and official communication.
Article 344 and Article 351 are related to the development of these languages.

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