Please keep at least one language enabled. / కనీసం ఒక భాషను ఎంచుకోండి.
Question 1
ప్రశ్న 1
Under Article 343, what is the official language of the Union?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Article 343 declares Hindi in the Devanagari script to be the official language of the Union.
• It prescribes the international form of Indian numerals for the official purposes of the Union.
• The Article does not designate every Eighth Schedule language as an official language of the Union.
• English continues to be used for specified Union purposes under parliamentary law.
• It prescribes the international form of Indian numerals for the official purposes of the Union.
• The Article does not designate every Eighth Schedule language as an official language of the Union.
• English continues to be used for specified Union purposes under parliamentary law.
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Question 2
ప్రశ్న 2
For how long did Article 343 originally provide for the continued use of English after the commencement of the Constitution?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Article 343 provided for the continued use of English for fifteen years from the commencement of the Constitution.
• The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950, making 26 January 1965 the end of the original transitional period.
• Parliament was empowered to provide for the continued use of English after that period.
• This provision did not make the discontinuance of English automatic.
• The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950, making 26 January 1965 the end of the original transitional period.
• Parliament was empowered to provide for the continued use of English after that period.
• This provision did not make the discontinuance of English automatic.
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Question 3
ప్రశ్న 3
Which clause of Article 343 empowers Parliament to provide for the continued use of English after the initial fifteen-year period?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Article 343(3) empowers Parliament to provide by law for the continued use of English after the transitional period.
• Parliament exercised this power through the Official Languages Act, 1963.
• Article 343(1) identifies the official language and script of the Union.
• Article 343 contains only three clauses, so Article 343(4) is not a valid provision.
• Parliament exercised this power through the Official Languages Act, 1963.
• Article 343(1) identifies the official language and script of the Union.
• Article 343 contains only three clauses, so Article 343(4) is not a valid provision.
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Question 4
ప్రశ్న 4
Which Article provides for an Official Language Commission and a Committee of Parliament?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Article 344 provides for the constitution of an Official Language Commission by the President.
• It also provides for a Committee of Parliament to examine the commission's recommendations.
• The commission considers the progressive use of Hindi, restrictions on English and related language matters.
• The provision requires due regard for the interests of people belonging to non-Hindi-speaking areas.
• It also provides for a Committee of Parliament to examine the commission's recommendations.
• The commission considers the progressive use of Hindi, restrictions on English and related language matters.
• The provision requires due regard for the interests of people belonging to non-Hindi-speaking areas.
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Question 5
ప్రశ్న 5
Under Article 345, who may adopt one or more languages for the official purposes of a State?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Article 345 authorises a State Legislature to adopt one or more languages in use in the State or Hindi for official purposes.
• A State is therefore not constitutionally required to adopt Hindi as its sole official language.
• English may continue for the State purposes for which it was used until the State Legislature provides otherwise.
• This provision reflects linguistic flexibility within India's federal system.
• A State is therefore not constitutionally required to adopt Hindi as its sole official language.
• English may continue for the State purposes for which it was used until the State Legislature provides otherwise.
• This provision reflects linguistic flexibility within India's federal system.
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Question 6
ప్రశ్న 6
Which Article governs the language used for official communication between States and between a State and the Union?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Article 346 governs official communication between States and between a State and the Union.
• Such communication ordinarily uses the language authorised for the official purposes of the Union.
• Two or more States may agree to use Hindi for communication between themselves.
• Article 345 concerns a State's internal official-language arrangements.
• Such communication ordinarily uses the language authorised for the official purposes of the Union.
• Two or more States may agree to use Hindi for communication between themselves.
• Article 345 concerns a State's internal official-language arrangements.
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Question 7
ప్రశ్న 7
What power does Article 347 confer on the President?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Article 347 applies when a substantial proportion of a State's population seeks recognition for a language spoken by them.
• If satisfied, the President may direct that the language be officially recognised throughout the State or within a specified part of it.
• The provision responds to certain regional and minority language demands.
• It does not authorise unilateral alteration of the Eighth Schedule.
• If satisfied, the President may direct that the language be officially recognised throughout the State or within a specified part of it.
• The provision responds to certain regional and minority language demands.
• It does not authorise unilateral alteration of the Eighth Schedule.
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Question 8
ప్రశ్న 8
Which Article primarily governs the language of the Supreme Court, High Courts and authoritative legislative texts?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Article 348 provides for English in proceedings of the Supreme Court and High Courts until Parliament otherwise provides.
• It also concerns the authoritative texts of Bills, Acts, Ordinances, rules and regulations.
• A Governor may authorise another language in High Court proceedings only with the President's previous consent.
• Judgments, decrees and orders continue to be governed by the specific constitutional and statutory provisions.
• It also concerns the authoritative texts of Bills, Acts, Ordinances, rules and regulations.
• A Governor may authorise another language in High Court proceedings only with the President's previous consent.
• Judgments, decrees and orders continue to be governed by the specific constitutional and statutory provisions.
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Question 9
ప్రశ్న 9
Article 349 originally prescribed a special procedure for certain language-related laws during which period?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Article 349 prescribed a special procedure during the first fifteen years from the commencement of the Constitution.
• Certain language-related Bills or amendments required the President's previous sanction during that period.
• The President was required to consider the recommendations and reports made under Article 344.
• The provision regulated the sensitive transition in Union language policy.
• Certain language-related Bills or amendments required the President's previous sanction during that period.
• The President was required to consider the recommendations and reports made under Article 344.
• The provision regulated the sensitive transition in Union language policy.
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Question 10
ప్రశ్న 10
Which right is protected by Article 350?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Article 350 permits every person to submit a representation for the redress of a grievance in a language used in the Union or the State.
• The representation may be addressed to an officer or authority of the Union or a State.
• The provision protects practical linguistic access to public administration.
• It does not create a right to university education or judicial translation in every scheduled language.
• The representation may be addressed to an officer or authority of the Union or a State.
• The provision protects practical linguistic access to public administration.
• It does not create a right to university education or judicial translation in every scheduled language.
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Question 11
ప్రశ్న 11
Article 350A concerns facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at which educational stage?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Article 350A concerns adequate facilities for mother-tongue instruction at the primary stage.
• It specifically applies to children belonging to linguistic minority groups.
• Every State and local authority within the State should endeavour to provide such facilities.
• The President may issue directions considered necessary for securing the implementation of this safeguard.
• It specifically applies to children belonging to linguistic minority groups.
• Every State and local authority within the State should endeavour to provide such facilities.
• The President may issue directions considered necessary for securing the implementation of this safeguard.
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Question 12
ప్రశ్న 12
Who appoints the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities under Article 350B?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Article 350B provides for a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities appointed by the President.
• The officer investigates matters relating to constitutional safeguards for linguistic minorities.
• The officer reports to the President at prescribed intervals.
• The reports are laid before Parliament and sent to the governments of the States concerned.
• The officer investigates matters relating to constitutional safeguards for linguistic minorities.
• The officer reports to the President at prescribed intervals.
• The reports are laid before Parliament and sent to the governments of the States concerned.
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Question 13
ప్రశ్న 13
What is the principal directive contained in Article 351?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Article 351 directs the Union to promote the spread and development of Hindi.
• Hindi is to serve as a medium of expression for all elements of India's composite culture.
• Its enrichment should draw on Hindustani and the other languages specified in the Eighth Schedule.
• The Article does not authorise the replacement or suppression of other Indian languages.
• Hindi is to serve as a medium of expression for all elements of India's composite culture.
• Its enrichment should draw on Hindustani and the other languages specified in the Eighth Schedule.
• The Article does not authorise the replacement or suppression of other Indian languages.
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Question 14
ప్రశ్న 14
In which year was the Official Languages Act enacted?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Official Languages Act was enacted in 1963.
• It provides for languages used for the official purposes of the Union and for the transaction of business in Parliament.
• It also addresses authorised legislative texts and certain language uses in High Courts.
• Section 3 became especially important when the original constitutional transition period ended in 1965.
• It provides for languages used for the official purposes of the Union and for the transaction of business in Parliament.
• It also addresses authorised legislative texts and certain language uses in High Courts.
• Section 3 became especially important when the original constitutional transition period ended in 1965.
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Question 15
ప్రశ్న 15
What is the principal effect of Section 3 of the Official Languages Act, 1963?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Section 3 permits English to continue in addition to Hindi for specified official purposes of the Union.
• It also permits the continued use of English for the transaction of business in Parliament.
• The provision regulates official communication involving States that have not adopted Hindi as their official language.
• It does not declare English a national language or impose Hindi as the sole State language.
• It also permits the continued use of English for the transaction of business in Parliament.
• The provision regulates official communication involving States that have not adopted Hindi as their official language.
• It does not declare English a national language or impose Hindi as the sole State language.
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Question 16
ప్రశ్న 16
Which statement about India's national language is constitutionally accurate?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Constitution identifies Hindi in the Devanagari script as the official language of the Union.
• It does not designate Hindi, English or any other language as India's national language.
• English continues to perform specified official functions under constitutional and statutory provisions.
• Confusing official language with national language is a common examination error.
• It does not designate Hindi, English or any other language as India's national language.
• English continues to perform specified official functions under constitutional and statutory provisions.
• Confusing official language with national language is a common examination error.
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Question 17
ప్రశ్న 17
How many languages are included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Eighth Schedule contains twenty-two languages.
• Fourteen languages appeared in the original Schedule, and eight were added through later constitutional amendments.
• Scheduled status gives a language recognition for specified constitutional purposes.
• Inclusion does not automatically make a language an official language of the Union.
• Fourteen languages appeared in the original Schedule, and eight were added through later constitutional amendments.
• Scheduled status gives a language recognition for specified constitutional purposes.
• Inclusion does not automatically make a language an official language of the Union.
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Question 18
ప్రశ్న 18
Which statement best explains the constitutional significance of the Eighth Schedule?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Eighth Schedule recognises specified languages for several constitutional purposes.
• Article 344 connects scheduled languages with representation on the Official Language Commission.
• Article 351 refers to scheduled languages in relation to the enrichment of Hindi.
• The Schedule does not make all listed languages Union official languages or prevent State choices under Article 345.
• Article 344 connects scheduled languages with representation on the Official Language Commission.
• Article 351 refers to scheduled languages in relation to the enrichment of Hindi.
• The Schedule does not make all listed languages Union official languages or prevent State choices under Article 345.
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Question 19
ప్రశ్న 19
Which statement about the Three-Language Formula is correct?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Three-Language Formula developed through education commission recommendations and national education policies.
• It is not directly prescribed by Articles 343–351 of the Constitution.
• Its composition and implementation have varied across States and policy periods.
• It must therefore be distinguished from constitutional provisions governing official language.
• It is not directly prescribed by Articles 343–351 of the Constitution.
• Its composition and implementation have varied across States and policy periods.
• It must therefore be distinguished from constitutional provisions governing official language.
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Question 20
ప్రశ్న 20
Which legislation carried out the major reorganisation of Indian States in 1956?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 carried out a major reorganisation of State territories.
• Language was a central factor in the political movement and administrative process leading to reorganisation.
• Linguistic States demonstrated the importance of regional languages in India's federal system.
• The Official Languages Act concerns language use by the Union rather than State boundaries.
• Language was a central factor in the political movement and administrative process leading to reorganisation.
• Linguistic States demonstrated the importance of regional languages in India's federal system.
• The Official Languages Act concerns language use by the Union rather than State boundaries.
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Question 21
ప్రశ్న 21
Which statement correctly describes the Official Language Commission under Article 344?
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Article 344 provides for a commission consisting of a chairperson and members representing Eighth Schedule languages.
• The President appoints the members and defines the procedure followed by the commission.
• The commission makes recommendations on the progressive use of Hindi and related official-language questions.
• It does not reorganise State boundaries or administer school-language policy.
• The President appoints the members and defines the procedure followed by the commission.
• The commission makes recommendations on the progressive use of Hindi and related official-language questions.
• It does not reorganise State boundaries or administer school-language policy.
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Question 22
ప్రశ్న 22
Arrange the following in chronological order: 1. Commencement of the Constitution 2. States Reorganisation Act 3. Official Languages Act 4. Official Languages Amendment Act
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Constitution came into force in 1950.
• The States Reorganisation Act was enacted in 1956.
• The Official Languages Act was enacted in 1963.
• The Official Languages Amendment Act followed the 1963 Act and strengthened assurances concerning the continued use of English.
• The complete sequence is therefore 1, 2, 3, 4.
• The States Reorganisation Act was enacted in 1956.
• The Official Languages Act was enacted in 1963.
• The Official Languages Amendment Act followed the 1963 Act and strengthened assurances concerning the continued use of English.
• The complete sequence is therefore 1, 2, 3, 4.
వివరణ:
Question 23
ప్రశ్న 23
Match List I with List II.
List I: 1. Article 343 2. Article 345 3. Article 348 4. Article 350A
List II: a. Mother-tongue instruction for linguistic minority children b. Official language of the Union c. Official language or languages of a State d. Language of superior courts and authoritative legal texts
List I: 1. Article 343 2. Article 345 3. Article 348 4. Article 350A
List II: a. Mother-tongue instruction for linguistic minority children b. Official language of the Union c. Official language or languages of a State d. Language of superior courts and authoritative legal texts
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Article 343 is matched with the official language of the Union.
• Article 345 is matched with the official language or languages of a State.
• Article 348 is matched with the language of superior courts and authoritative legal texts.
• Article 350A is matched with mother-tongue instruction for linguistic minority children at the primary stage.
• Therefore, the correct code is 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a.
• Article 345 is matched with the official language or languages of a State.
• Article 348 is matched with the language of superior courts and authoritative legal texts.
• Article 350A is matched with mother-tongue instruction for linguistic minority children at the primary stage.
• Therefore, the correct code is 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a.
వివరణ:
Question 24
ప్రశ్న 24
Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Hindi in the Devanagari script is the official language of the Union.
2. Every Eighth Schedule language is an official language of the Union.
3. Article 350A concerns mother-tongue facilities at the primary stage for linguistic minority children.
4. The Three-Language Formula belongs primarily to educational policy rather than directly to Articles 343–351.
1. Hindi in the Devanagari script is the official language of the Union.
2. Every Eighth Schedule language is an official language of the Union.
3. Article 350A concerns mother-tongue facilities at the primary stage for linguistic minority children.
4. The Three-Language Formula belongs primarily to educational policy rather than directly to Articles 343–351.
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• Statement 1 is correct because Article 343 names Hindi in the Devanagari script as the official language of the Union.
• Statement 2 is incorrect because Eighth Schedule recognition does not make every listed language a Union official language.
• Statement 3 is correct because Article 350A concerns mother-tongue instruction at the primary stage for linguistic minority children.
• Statement 4 is correct because the Three-Language Formula arises from educational policy rather than directly from Articles 343–351.
• Hence, the correct combination is 1, 3 and 4 only.
• Statement 2 is incorrect because Eighth Schedule recognition does not make every listed language a Union official language.
• Statement 3 is correct because Article 350A concerns mother-tongue instruction at the primary stage for linguistic minority children.
• Statement 4 is correct because the Three-Language Formula arises from educational policy rather than directly from Articles 343–351.
• Hence, the correct combination is 1, 3 and 4 only.
వివరణ:
Question 25
ప్రశ్న 25
Assertion: Articles 345–347 permit different official-language arrangements across Indian States.
Reason: Article 345 requires every State to adopt Hindi as its sole official language.
Reason: Article 345 requires every State to adopt Hindi as its sole official language.
Select an option first. / ముందుగా ఒక సమాధానాన్ని ఎంచుకోండి.
Explanation:
• The Assertion is correct because Articles 345–347 provide flexibility for State official languages, intergovernmental communication and recognition of regional language demands.
• The Reason is incorrect because Article 345 allows a State Legislature to adopt one or more languages in use in the State or Hindi.
• The Constitution does not require every State to adopt Hindi as its sole official language.
• Therefore, the Assertion is correct, but the Reason is incorrect.
• The Reason is incorrect because Article 345 allows a State Legislature to adopt one or more languages in use in the State or Hindi.
• The Constitution does not require every State to adopt Hindi as its sole official language.
• Therefore, the Assertion is correct, but the Reason is incorrect.
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Answer Key సమాధానాల పట్టిక
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Question 1 ప్రశ్న 1Answer: B. Hindi in the Devanagari script సమాధానం: B.
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Question 2 ప్రశ్న 2Answer: A. Fifteen years సమాధానం: A.
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Question 3 ప్రశ్న 3Answer: C. Article 343(3) సమాధానం: C.
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Question 4 ప్రశ్న 4Answer: D. Article 344 సమాధానం: D.
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Question 5 ప్రశ్న 5Answer: B. The Legislature of the State సమాధానం: B.
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Question 6 ప్రశ్న 6Answer: C. Article 346 సమాధానం: C.
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Question 7 ప్రశ్న 7Answer: A. To direct official recognition of a language spoken by a substantial proportion of a State's population సమాధానం: A.
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Question 8 ప్రశ్న 8Answer: D. Article 348 సమాధానం: D.
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Question 9 ప్రశ్న 9Answer: B. The first fifteen years from the commencement of the Constitution సమాధానం: B.
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Question 10 ప్రశ్న 10Answer: C. The right to submit a grievance representation in a language used in the Union or the State సమాధానం: C.
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Question 11 ప్రశ్న 11Answer: A. The primary stage సమాధానం: A.
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Question 12 ప్రశ్న 12Answer: D. The President of India సమాధానం: D.
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Question 13 ప్రశ్న 13Answer: B. To promote and develop Hindi so that it can express India's composite culture సమాధానం: B.
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Question 14 ప్రశ్న 14Answer: C. 1963 సమాధానం: C.
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Question 15 ప్రశ్న 15Answer: A. English may continue in addition to Hindi for specified Union purposes and parliamentary business సమాధానం: A.
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Question 16 ప్రశ్న 16Answer: D. The Constitution does not designate any language as the national language సమాధానం: D.
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Question 17 ప్రశ్న 17Answer: B. 22 సమాధానం: B.
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Question 18 ప్రశ్న 18Answer: C. It recognises specified languages for constitutional purposes without making all of them Union official languages సమాధానం: C.
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Question 19 ప్రశ్న 19Answer: A. It is an educational policy framework rather than a rule directly enacted by Articles 343–351 సమాధానం: A.
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Question 20 ప్రశ్న 20Answer: D. The States Reorganisation Act సమాధానం: D.
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Question 21 ప్రశ్న 21Answer: B. Its members include representatives of languages specified in the Eighth Schedule సమాధానం: B.
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Question 22 ప్రశ్న 22Answer: C. 1, 2, 3, 4 సమాధానం: C.
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Question 23 ప్రశ్న 23Answer: A. 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a సమాధానం: A.
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Question 24 ప్రశ్న 24Answer: D. 1, 3 and 4 only సమాధానం: D.
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Question 25 ప్రశ్న 25Answer: C. Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect సమాధానం: C.