Languages in India - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Consider the following statements

1. Kashmiri is a official language of Jammu and Kashmir
2. Nepali is official language of Sikkim

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 2

Explanation:
The Eighth Schedule to the Indian Constitution contains a list of 22 scheduled languages. Urdu is the official language of Jammu and Kashmir.
2)   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?

a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 2,3

Explanation:
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.

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