Multiple choice

How many languages are contained in the VIIIth Schedule of the India Constitution?

  1. 18

  2. 22

  3. 16

  4. 12
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution originally listed 14 languages. Through constitutional amendments, more languages were added over time. As of the 100th Amendment (which included the addition of Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santali), the Eighth Schedule now contains 22 languages. These are the recognized official languages of India.

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