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Constitutional Schedules and Constitution Amendments

📆 November 19, 2024

Total Questions: 50

11. How many languages are officially recognized in India? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 10.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) 22
Solution:

The 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the official languages recognized by the Constitution. It provides a list of languages that the Union Government and State Governments can use for official purposes.

Key Points:

  • Initially, the Constitution recognized 14 languages in the 8th Schedule.
  • As of now, there are 22 languages listed in the 8th Schedule.
  • These languages are recognized for the purpose of use in official communication, educational purposes, and as medium for conducting examinations.

List of Languages in the 8th Schedule:

  1. Assamese
  2. Bengali
  3. Gujarati
  4. Hindi
  5. Kannada
  6. Kashmiri
  7. Konkani
  8. Maithili
  9. Malayalam
  10. Manipuri
  11. Marathi
  12. Nepali
  13. Oriya
  14. Punjabi
  15. Sanskrit
  16. Sindhi
  17. Tamil
  18. Telugu
  19. Urdu
  20. Bodo
  21. Santhali
  22. Dogri

The inclusion or exclusion of languages from this list can be done by the Parliament through a constitutional amendment. The 8th Schedule reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of India, promoting the use of regional languages in official and educational matters.

12. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the 'languages recognized by the Constitution [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 10.10.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Eighth Schedule
Solution:

The 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the official languages recognized by the Constitution. It provides a list of languages that the Union Government and State Governments can use for official purposes.

Key Points:

  • Initially, the Constitution recognized 14 languages in the 8th Schedule.
  • As of now, there are 22 languages listed in the 8th Schedule.
  • These languages are recognized for the purpose of use in official communication, educational purposes, and as medium for conducting examinations.

List of Languages in the 8th Schedule:

  1. Assamese
  2. Bengali
  3. Gujarati
  4. Hindi
  5. Kannada
  6. Kashmiri
  7. Konkani
  8. Maithili
  9. Malayalam
  10. Manipuri
  11. Marathi
  12. Nepali
  13. Oriya
  14. Punjabi
  15. Sanskrit
  16. Sindhi
  17. Tamil
  18. Telugu
  19. Urdu
  20. Bodo
  21. Santhali
  22. Dogri

The inclusion or exclusion of languages from this list can be done by the Parliament through a constitutional amendment. The 8th Schedule reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of India, promoting the use of regional languages in official and educational matters.

13. As of December 2020, which of the following languages does NOT figure in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution? [S.S.C. JE Electrical Exams 24.03.2021 (Shift-ll)]

Correct Answer: (a) Bhojpuri
Solution:As of December 2020, the Bhojpuri language does not form part of the eighth schedule of the Indian Constitution.

The 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the official languages recognized by the Constitution. It provides a list of languages that the Union Government and State Governments can use for official purposes.

Key Points:

  • Initially, the Constitution recognized 14 languages in the 8th Schedule.
  • As of now, there are 22 languages listed in the 8th Schedule.
  • These languages are recognized for the purpose of use in official communication, educational purposes, and as medium for conducting examinations.

List of Languages in the 8th Schedule:

  1. Assamese
  2. Bengali
  3. Gujarati
  4. Hindi
  5. Kannada
  6. Kashmiri
  7. Konkani
  8. Maithili
  9. Malayalam
  10. Manipuri
  11. Marathi
  12. Nepali
  13. Oriya
  14. Punjabi
  15. Sanskrit
  16. Sindhi
  17. Tamil
  18. Telugu
  19. Urdu
  20. Bodo
  21. Santhali
  22. Dogri

The inclusion or exclusion of languages from this list can be done by the Parliament through a constitutional amendment. The 8th Schedule reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of India, promoting the use of regional languages in official and educational matters.

14. Which one of the following languages of India is NOT a scheduled language? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 6.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Rajasthani
Solution:The Rajasthani language is not in the list of the scheduled languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

The 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the official languages recognized by the Constitution. It provides a list of languages that the Union Government and State Governments can use for official purposes.

Key Points:

  • Initially, the Constitution recognized 14 languages in the 8th Schedule.
  • As of now, there are 22 languages listed in the 8th Schedule.
  • These languages are recognized for the purpose of use in official communication, educational purposes, and as medium for conducting examinations.

List of Languages in the 8th Schedule:

  1. Assamese
  2. Bengali
  3. Gujarati
  4. Hindi
  5. Kannada
  6. Kashmiri
  7. Konkani
  8. Maithili
  9. Malayalam
  10. Manipuri
  11. Marathi
  12. Nepali
  13. Oriya
  14. Punjabi
  15. Sanskrit
  16. Sindhi
  17. Tamil
  18. Telugu
  19. Urdu
  20. Bodo
  21. Santhali
  22. Dogri

The inclusion or exclusion of languages from this list can be done by the Parliament through a constitutional amendment. The 8th Schedule reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of India, promoting the use of regional languages in official and educational matters.

15. Which schedule of the Constitution of India deals with the allocation of seats in the Council of States? [S.S.C. Online M.T.S. (T-I) 13.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Fourth
Solution:The Fourth Schedule contains provisions as to the allocation of seats in the Council of States.

The 4th Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States). It provides the distribution of seats among the States and Union Territories, ensuring representation in the Upper House of Parliament.

Key Points:

  • Rajya Sabha is the Upper House of Parliament.
  • The total number of seats in the Rajya Sabha is 245.
  • 233 seats are allocated to States and Union Territories based on their population.
  • 12 seats are nominated by the President for distinguished individuals in fields like literature, science, art, etc.
  • The allocation of seats is revised periodically based on the population of each State and Union Territory.

Distribution of Seats in the Rajya Sabha:

  • State representation is based on population size, with larger states getting more seats.
  • The Union Territories also have representation in the Rajya Sabha, but on a smaller scale.

16. What is the number of languages listed in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution, as updated by the Constitution (Bandewa Amendment) Act, 2003 [S.S.C. Online Constable GD 22.02.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) 22
Solution:

The 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the official languages recognized by the Constitution. It provides a list of languages that the Union Government and State Governments can use for official purposes.

Key Points:

  • Initially, the Constitution recognized 14 languages in the 8th Schedule.
  • As of now, there are 22 languages listed in the 8th Schedule.
  • These languages are recognized for the purpose of use in official communication, educational purposes, and as medium for conducting examinations.

List of Languages in the 8th Schedule:

  1. Assamese
  2. Bengali
  3. Gujarati
  4. Hindi
  5. Kannada
  6. Kashmiri
  7. Konkani
  8. Maithili
  9. Malayalam
  10. Manipuri
  11. Marathi
  12. Nepali
  13. Oriya
  14. Punjabi
  15. Sanskrit
  16. Sindhi
  17. Tamil
  18. Telugu
  19. Urdu
  20. Bodo
  21. Santhali
  22. Dogri

The inclusion or exclusion of languages from this list can be done by the Parliament through a constitutional amendment. The 8th Schedule reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of India, promoting the use of regional languages in official and educational matters.

17. At present, how many languages in the Indian Constitution are recognized [S.S.C. Online C.P.O.S.I. (T-I) 1.07.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) twenty two
Solution:

The 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the official languages recognized by the Constitution. It provides a list of languages that the Union Government and State Governments can use for official purposes.

Key Points:

  • Initially, the Constitution recognized 14 languages in the 8th Schedule.
  • As of now, there are 22 languages listed in the 8th Schedule.
  • These languages are recognized for the purpose of use in official communication, educational purposes, and as medium for conducting examinations.

List of Languages in the 8th Schedule:

  1. Assamese
  2. Bengali
  3. Gujarati
  4. Hindi
  5. Kannada
  6. Kashmiri
  7. Konkani
  8. Maithili
  9. Malayalam
  10. Manipuri
  11. Marathi
  12. Nepali
  13. Oriya
  14. Punjabi
  15. Sanskrit
  16. Sindhi
  17. Tamil
  18. Telugu
  19. Urdu
  20. Bodo
  21. Santhali
  22. Dogri

The inclusion or exclusion of languages from this list can be done by the Parliament through a constitutional amendment. The 8th Schedule reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of India, promoting the use of regional languages in official and educational matters.

18. As per the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, how many languages are referred to as scheduled languages? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 16.10.2020 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) 22
Solution:At present a total of 22 languages are in the 8th schedule.

The 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the official languages recognized by the Constitution. It provides a list of languages that the Union Government and State Governments can use for official purposes.

Key Points:

  • Initially, the Constitution recognized 14 languages in the 8th Schedule.
  • As of now, there are 22 languages listed in the 8th Schedule.
  • These languages are recognized for the purpose of use in official communication, educational purposes, and as medium for conducting examinations.

List of Languages in the 8th Schedule:

  1. Assamese
  2. Bengali
  3. Gujarati
  4. Hindi
  5. Kannada
  6. Kashmiri
  7. Konkani
  8. Maithili
  9. Malayalam
  10. Manipuri
  11. Marathi
  12. Nepali
  13. Oriya
  14. Punjabi
  15. Sanskrit
  16. Sindhi
  17. Tamil
  18. Telugu
  19. Urdu
  20. Bodo
  21. Santhali
  22. Dogri

The inclusion or exclusion of languages from this list can be done by the Parliament through a constitutional amendment. The 8th Schedule reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of India, promoting the use of regional languages in official and educational matters.

19. Which among the following languages was added to the list of official languages in the Indian Constitution in 1967? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 20.08.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (a) Sindhi
Solution:Sindhi was added by the 21st Amendment Act of 1967 in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Thereafter three more languages viz., Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were included in 1992.

Subsequently Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali were added in 2004.

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20. Which of the following Schedules contains special provisions for the administration of tribal areas in the four north-eastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-I) 8.09.2016 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Sixth Schedule
Solution:As per the Sixth Schedule, the four states viz.
  1. Assam,
  2. Meghalaya,
  3. Tripura and
  4. Mizoram

contain Tribal Areas which are technically different from the Scheduled Areas. Though these areas fall within the executive authority of the state, provision has been made for the creation of District Councils and regional councils for the exercise of certain legislative and judicial powers.

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