Consider the following statements: 1. The Indian Constitution declares Hindi in the Devanagari script as the official language of the Union of India. 2. The Indian Constitution mandates the Union government to promote the spread of Hindi language. 3. The Official Language Act of 1963 holds government officials accountable for not using Hindi in official communication. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Indian Constitution declares Hindi in the Devanagari script as the official language of the Union of India.
2.The Indian Constitution mandates the Union government to promote the spread of Hindi language.
3.The Official Language Act of 1963 holds government officials accountable for not using Hindi in official communication.
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. Article 343 of the Indian Constitution declares Hindi in the Devanagari script as the official language of the Union of India. Article 351 of the Indian Constitution mandates the Union government to promote the spread and development of the Hindi language.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The Official Language Act of 1963 does not hold government officials accountable for not using Hindi. Instead, it provides for the continued use of English alongside Hindi for official purposes and does not impose penalties for not using Hindi.

Source: The Hindu

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