As per the eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, how many languages are referred to as scheduled languages?
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Nabard grade-A,Previous year Memory Based Paper 18 Sept,2021
Explanation:
- Correct Answer: 22
- The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India lists the official languages recognized by the Indian constitution.
- Initially, the Constitution only included 14 languages in the Eighth Schedule.
- Over time, through subsequent constitutional amendments, the list has expanded to include a total of 22 languages.
- These languages are referred to as "scheduled languages."
- The recognition of scheduled languages aims to promote and preserve the linguistic diversity of India.
- Option 118, Option 320, Option 414, and Option 58 are incorrect as they do not correspond to the number of languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
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By: Parvesh Mehta