Q. With reference to Official languages in India, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q. With reference to Official languages in India, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The correct option is B 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: As per the provision of Article 343(2) dealing with Official language of the Union, the President may, by order authorize the use of the Hindi language in addition to the English language and of the Devanagari form of numerals in addition to the international form of Indian numerals for any of the official purposes of the Union.
Statement 2 is correct: The Constitution of India under Article 348 deals with language to be used in the Supreme Court and in the High Courts and for Acts, Bills, etc. It provides that until Parliament by law otherwise provides: (a) all proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court, (b) the authoritative texts shall be in the English language of any law.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: As per the provision of Article 343(2) dealing with Official language of the Union, the President may, by order authorize the use of the Hindi language in addition to the English language and of the Devanagari form of numerals in addition to the international form of Indian numerals for any of the official purposes of the Union.
Statement 2 is correct: The Constitution of India under Article 348 deals with language to be used in the Supreme Court and in the High Courts and for Acts, Bills, etc. It provides that until Parliament by law otherwise provides: (a) all proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court, (b) the authoritative texts shall be in the English language of any law.
