Question

Q. Which of the following statements correctly describe the Eighth schedule of Indian Constitution?

• A.
  It contains the official languages of the Union.
• B.
  It contains the official languages of the union and states of India.
• C.
  It contains the Indian languages recognised by the constitution.
• D.
  It contains the languages that can be used for communication between the Union and the states.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

It contains the Indian languages recognised by the constitution.
Explanation:

It contains the languages recognized by the Constitution. Originally, it had 14 languages but presently there are 22 languages. Official languages are covered separately under part XVII of the constitution.