Which article of Indian constitution talks about the official language of India?

Correct option is A

​The correct answer is (a)- Article 343

Explanation:

• Article 343 of the Indian Constitution states that the official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari script.
• It also provides for the use of English for official purposes for 15 years from the commencement of the Constitution (i.e., till 1965).
• However, the use of English was later extended indefinitely through the Official Languages Act, of 1963, as per demands from non-Hindi-speaking states.

Information Booster:

Part XVII: Official Language (Articles 343-351)

1. Language of the Union

• Article 343(1): Hindi in Devanagari script is the official language; numerals to be in the international form.
• Article 343(2) :English to continue for official use for 15 years; the President may permit Hindi alongside English.
• Article 344: Establishment of an Official Language Commission by the President.

2. Regional Languages

• Article 345: State legislatures can adopt any regional language or Hindi for official use.
• Article 346: Language for communication between States and the Union.
• Article 347: The President can direct official recognition of a language within a state.

3. Language of the Judiciary

• Article 348(1): English to be used in Supreme Court, High Courts, and authoritative legal texts until Parliament decides otherwise.
• Article 348(2): Governors (with Presidential consent) can permit Hindi/other languages in High Courts, but judgments must be in English.
• Article 348(3): State legislatures can use regional languages for laws, with mandatory English translations.

4. Special Directives

• Article 350: Any language can be used for grievance redressal.
• Article 350A: Mother-tongue education at the primary level.
• Article 350B :Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities.
• Article 351:Promotion of Hindi for national integration while preserving other languages.