Which of the following is not a language of the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) English

Explanation:

English is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The Eighth Schedule lists the officially recognized languages of India that are entitled to representation on the Official Language Commission and can be used for official communication, education, and literature development. While English is used extensively in administration, law, and education, it is recognized as an associate official language under Article 343, not as a language listed in the Eighth Schedule.

Information Booster:

•  The Eighth Schedule currently includes 22 languages, such as Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Sanskrit, Bengali, Urdu, etc.
•  Originally, the Constitution included 14 languages; more were added through subsequent amendments.
•  The 21st Amendment Act, 1967, added Sindhi, while the 71st Amendment Act, 1992, added Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali.
•  The 92nd Amendment Act, 2003, added Bodo, Santhali, Maithili, and Dogri.
•  Inclusion in the Eighth Schedule enables support for language development, education, and translation of official texts.
•  Article 344(1) and Article 351 guide the promotion of these scheduled languages.
•  Tamil, Sanskrit, and Telugu are part of the schedule and enjoy constitutional protection and promotion.

Additional Information:

•  Tamil is one of the oldest classical languages and was included in the Eighth Schedule from the beginning.
•  Sanskrit, considered the liturgical language of ancient India, has also been in the schedule since 1950.
•  Telugu, a Dravidian language, is widely spoken in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and is part of the original 14 scheduled languages.
•  English continues to be used for parliamentary proceedings, judiciary, and higher education as an associate official language but is not in the Eighth Schedule.