Q. Consider the following statements regarding official languages act:
1.It was enacted in 1972.
2.The act provides for the continued use of English, in addition to Hindi, for all official purposes.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: In 1955, the president appointed an Official Language Commission under the chairmanship of B.G. Kher.

  • The commission submitted its report to the President in 1956.
  • The report was examined by a committee of Parliament constituted in 1957 under the chairmanship of Gobind Ballabh Pant.
  • However, another Official Language Commission (as envisaged by the Constitution) was not appointed in 1960.
  • Subsequently, Parliament enacted the Official Languages Act in 1963.
  • The act provides for the continued use of English (even after 1965), in addition to Hindi, for all official purposes of the Union and also for the transaction of business in Parliament.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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