​Under which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution. Hindi is declared as an official language of the Union? ​

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Article 343

Explanation:

• Article 343 of the Constitution of India states that the official language of the Union of India is Hindi in Devanagari script.
• It also states that the international form of Indian numerals will be used for official purposes.

Information Booster: Here are some other details about Article 343:

• English was to continue to be used for official purposes for 15 years after the Constitution came into effect.
• The President could authorize the use of Hindi in addition to English, and Devanagari numerals in addition to international numerals, for official purposes.
• Parliament could extend the period for continued use of English language for such purposes as mentioned by law after the 15-year period.
• The Official Languages Act, 1963, the Official Language Rules, 1976, and the directions issued under them from time to time by the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs specify the purposes for which Hindi alone is to be used, the purposes for which both Hindi and English are to be used, and the purposes for which English language is to be used.​