Which languages are to be used for all or any of the official purposes of the State of Tripura as per the Tripura Official Languages Act, 1964?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Bengali and Kokborok.

·         The Tripura Official Languages Act, 1964 specifies the use of Bengali and Kokborok as the official languages of the State of Tripura for official purposes.

Key Points:

• Bengali:
• Predominantly spoken and widely used for administrative purposes in Tripura.
• It is also one of the 22 scheduled languages of India.
• Kokborok:
• The language of the Tripuri tribe, the indigenous people of Tripura.
• Recognized as an official language to preserve and promote the culture and heritage of the tribal communities.
• Legislative Framework:
• The Tripura Official Languages Act, 1964, ensures the use of both languages to cater to the linguistic diversity of the state.