Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Constitution of India declares Hindi as the official language of the Union and the States.
2.The Constitution directs the Union to promote the spread of Hindi so that it can become a medium of expression for India’s diverse culture.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Constitution of India, under Article 343, declares Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union, not the States. States have the freedom to choose their own official languages based on their linguistic preferences (Article 345).
Statement 2 is correct. Under Article 351, the Constitution mandates that the Union must promote the spread and development of Hindi to serve as a medium of expression for India’s composite culture. It also emphasizes enriching Hindi by assimilating elements from other Indian languages.
Source: The Hindu
