Linguistic Diversity and Language Rights

Civics ⇒ Social Justice and Diversity

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Describe one challenge faced by linguistic minorities in India.

Describe the difference between 'official language' and 'national language' in the Indian context.

Describe the process by which a language can be added to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Describe the role of language in preserving cultural heritage.

Discuss the impact of linguistic diversity on social justice in India.

Discuss the role of language movements in shaping language policy in India.

Explain how language can be a tool for both inclusion and exclusion in society.

Explain the impact of globalization on linguistic diversity in India.

Which Article of the Indian Constitution allows states to adopt their own official language(s)? (1) Article 345 (2) Article 343 (3) Article 350A (4) Article 29

Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the promotion of the Hindi language? (1) Article 351 (2) Article 343 (3) Article 350A (4) Article 29

Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of a Special Officer for linguistic minorities? (1) Article 350B (2) Article 343 (3) Article 351 (4) Article 30

Which Article of the Indian Constitution recognizes Hindi as the official language of the Union? (1) Article 343 (2) Article 351 (3) Article 370 (4) Article 14

Fill in the blank: As of now, there are ______ languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Fill in the blank: The _______ language is spoken by the largest number of people in India as their mother tongue.

Fill in the blank: The _______ language is used in the Supreme Court of India for all official purposes.

Fill in the blank: The Constitution of India was originally written in ______ and English.

True or False: All Indian states have the same official language.

True or False: The Constitution of India allows for the promotion and development of Hindi only.

True or False: The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the official languages recognized by the Indian government.

True or False: The three-language formula in Indian education aims to promote multilingualism and national integration.