Correct option is D
The correct answer is: (D). Article 343
- Article 343 of the Indian Constitution states that the official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari script.
- It also gives the provision for the use of English for official purposes of the Union for a period of time, which was initially set to last for 15 years after the adoption of the Constitution, though it has continued to be used in some contexts.
Other options:
- Article 342: Deals with the scheduling of tribes in India.
- Article 344: Deals with the recommendations of the Language Commission.
- Article 345: Deals with the official language of states.
Therefore, the correct article for the official language of the Union is Article 343.