Rules related to adoption of state language - Indian polity and Governance
Q. Consider the following statements
1. State can adopt Hindi or any language used in its territory as its official language
2. The language need to be one of those listed in the Eighth Schedule.
3. State can adopt only one language as its official language.
Which of the above statements are not true?- Published on 10 Jun 15a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
ANSWER: 2,3
The Indian constitution does not specify the official languages to be used by the states for the conduct of their official functions, and leaves each state free to, through its legislature, adopt Hindi or any language used in its territory as its official language or languages. The language need not be one of those listed in the Eighth Schedule, and several states have adopted official languages which are not so listed. Examples include Kokborok in Tripura; Mizo in Mizoram; Khasi and Garo in Meghalaya; French in Puducherry.
