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Practice official-language with 20 free MCQ questions covering political-science. Detailed explanations in English and Hindi, perfect for UPSC, SSC, and competitive exam preparation.
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Q1.Which constitutional amendment substituted 'Odia' for 'Oriya'?
Explanation: The 96th Amendment Act of 2011 substituted 'Odia' for 'Oriya'.
Q2.Does the Constitution specify the official language for different states?
Explanation: The Constitution does not specify the official language of different states. Article 345 leaves it to the state legislature to adopt any language in use in the state.
Q3.Which language is the link language for communication between the Union and a State?
Explanation: For official communication between the Union and the States, the language authorised for use in the Union (currently English, or Hindi) is used. Two states can agree to use Hindi.
Q4.Under Article 351, the vocabulary for the development of Hindi should be drawn primarily from which language?
Explanation: Article 351 states that Hindi should be enriched by drawing vocabulary primarily from Sanskrit and secondarily from other languages.
Q5.In the original Constitution (1950), how many languages were recognized in the Eighth Schedule?
Explanation: Originally, the Eighth Schedule contained 14 languages.
Q6.Which Article enables the Legislature of a State to adopt any one or more of the languages in use in the State as the official language?
Explanation: Article 345 empowers the Legislature of a State to adopt any one or more of the languages in use in the State or Hindi as the language to be used for all or any of the official purposes of that State.
Q7.Until the Legislature of a State otherwise provides by law, which language shall continue to be used for official purposes within the State?
Explanation: Article 345 states that until the State Legislature provides otherwise, the English language shall continue to be used for those official purposes within the State for which it was being used before the commencement of the Constitution.
Q8.Under Article 346, if two or more States agree that the Hindi language should be the official language for communication between such States, who authorizes this?
Explanation: Article 346 allows two or more States to agree that the Hindi language should be the official language for communication between such States; no further authorization is needed.
Q9.Who has the power to direct that a language spoken by a substantial proportion of the population of a State be officially recognized throughout that State?
Explanation: Under Article 347, on a demand being made, the President may directs that such language shall also be officially recognized throughout that State or any part thereof for such purpose as he may specify.
Q10.The Official Language Act, 1963 laid down that the English language may be used for purposes of communication between the Union and which type of States?
Explanation: The Act provides that English shall be used for purposes of communication between the Union and a State which has not adopted Hindi as its official language.
Q11.According to the Official Language Act 1963, when Hindi is used for communication between a Hindi-speaking State and a Non-Hindi speaking State, it must be accompanied by?
Explanation: Where Hindi is used for communication between a State which has adopted Hindi as its official language and another State which has not adopted Hindi, such communication shall be accompanied by a translation in the English language.
Q12.Article 120 of the Constitution declares that business in Parliament shall be transacted in?
Explanation: Article 120 states that business in Parliament shall be transacted in Hindi or in English.
Q13.Can a member of Parliament address the House in his mother-tongue?
Explanation: Under Article 120, the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha or the Speaker of the Lok Sabha may permit any member who cannot adequately express himself in Hindi or English to address the House in his mother-tongue.
Q14.Article 210 deals with the language to be used in?
Explanation: Article 210 deals with the language to be used in the Legislature of a State.
Q15.Under Article 348(1), until Parliament provides otherwise, the authoritative text of all Bills and Acts shall be in?
Explanation: Article 348(1) mandates that the authoritative text of all Bills, Acts, Ordinances, Orders, Rules, regulations and bye-laws at the Union and State levels shall be in the English language.
Q16.If a State Legislature prescribes the use of Hindi for Bills and Acts, what must accompany it to be deemed authoritative?
Explanation: Article 348(3) states that if Hindi or a regional language is used for Bills/Acts, a translation in the English language published under the authority of the Governor shall be deemed to be the authoritative text thereof.
Q17.Article 349 lays down a 'Special Procedure' regarding legislation on?
Explanation: Article 349 lays down a special procedure for enacting certain laws relating to language enacted during the first 15 years of the Constitution.
Q18.Under Article 349, no bill relating to language could be introduced in Parliament without the previous sanction of?
Explanation: Article 349 stipulated that no bill or amendment making provision for language matters could be introduced without the previous sanction of the President.
Q19.Who appoints the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities under Article 350B?
Explanation: The Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities is appointed by the President of India.
Q20.What is the duty of the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities?
Explanation: It is the duty of the Special Officer to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for linguistic minorities under the Constitution and report to the President.
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