Linguistic Diversity and Language Rights

Civics ⇒ Social Justice and Diversity

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Describe one challenge faced by linguistic minorities in India.

Describe one way in which the government of India promotes linguistic diversity.

Describe the impact of linguistic diversity on Indian literature.

Explain how language can be a source of identity for individuals and communities.

Explain how linguistic diversity can promote social justice.

Explain the term 'language rights'.

Explain the term 'linguistic minority' as per the Indian context.

Explain why linguistic diversity is important for a country like India.

How many languages are recognized in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution? (1) 18 (2) 22 (3) 14 (4) 28

Which article of the Constitution provides for the appointment of a Special Officer for linguistic minorities? (1) Article 350B (2) Article 343 (3) Article 370 (4) Article 19

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the promotion and protection of the interests of minorities, including linguistic minorities? (1) Article 29 (2) Article 21 (3) Article 370 (4) Article 356

Which language is spoken by the largest number of people in India? (1) Hindi (2) Bengali (3) Telugu (4) Marathi

Fill in the blank: The _______ Commission was set up in 1953 to recommend the reorganization of states on a linguistic basis.

Fill in the blank: The _______ language is mainly spoken in the state of West Bengal.

Fill in the blank: The _______ language is predominantly spoken in Kerala.

Fill in the blank: The _______ language is recognized as a classical language in India along with Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and Odia.

True or False: Hindi is the only official language of India.

True or False: The Constitution allows for the use of English for official purposes along with Hindi.

True or False: The Constitution of India prohibits the use of any language other than Hindi in the courts.

True or False: The Eighth Schedule can be amended to include more languages.