With reference to the Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT), consider the following statements: 1. It has been established based on the constitutional provision. 2. The primary objective of the CSTT is to evolve and standardize scientific and technical terminology in Hindi and other Indian languages. 3. Lack of scientific research in India is the main challenge faced by CSTT. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT), consider the following statements:
1. It has been established based on the constitutional provision.
2. The primary objective of the CSTT is to evolve and standardize scientific and technical terminology in Hindi and other Indian languages.
3. Lack of scientific research in India is the main challenge faced by CSTT.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The CSTT was established under clause (4) of Article 344 of the Indian Constitution, which provides for the formation of a commission to make recommendations regarding the progressive use of Hindi for official purposes. However, it is not a Constitutional body. The main objective of the CSTT is to develop and standardize scientific and technical terminology in Hindi and other Indian languages.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The main challenges faced by CSTT are related to the development and dissemination of terminology in various Indian languages, rather than issues directly related to the lack of scientific research in India. The CSTT focuses on creating and distributing glossaries, dictionaries, and other educational resources.

Source: The Hindu

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