Multiple choice

How many languages were there in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution?

  1. 15

  2. 18

  3. 22

  4. 24
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Explanation

The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution currently lists 22 official languages. Originally containing 14 languages at the time of adoption (1950), it has been amended several times to add new languages, with the last addition being Santali, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Sindhi in 2003, bringing the total to 22. These languages are recognized for official purposes such as Hindi translations and development.

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