With reference to “Indian Languages” consider the following statements:1. They are listed under the 7th Schedule of Indian constitution. 2. 21st , 71st and 92nd constitutional amendments are linked to the listing of languages in the Indian constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Statement 1 is incorrect: India presently has 22 languages specified under the Constitution’s eighth schedule.

Statement 2 is correct: 21,71 and 92 constitution amendments are linked to listing of languages in Indian constitution.

Sindhi language was added by the 21st Amendment Act of 1967.
Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali were included by the 71st Amendment Act of 1992.
Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali were added by 92nd Amendment Act of 2003.

Source: Bhashas & Bharat: The current language policy is wise, born out of pragmatism. We can’t afford linguistic extremism