Regarding the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution consider the following statements 1 Rajasthani and...........

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Regarding the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, consider the following statements:

1.Rajasthani and Bhojpuri are included in this schedule.

2.The provisions in this schedule can be amended by simple majority

3.Presently there are only 22 languages in this schedule.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 and 3 Only

2 and 3 Only

3 Only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Eighth Schedule includes languages that are recognized by the Constitution. Recently, there have been demands to include Rajastani and Bhojpuri languages that are spoken by a large number of people in this Schedule. But they have not been included so far. The provisions in this schedule can be amended under Article 368 only. They cannot be amended by simple majority. As of now 22 languages have been included in the Eighth Schedule.