Mains Paper I · 2 Indian Constitution · 2.18 Emergency, special provisions and schedules

2.18.6 Official language (Part XVII)

Part XVII makes Hindi in Devanagari the official language of the Union, keeps English in use, lets states choose their own official languages, and protects linguistic minorities.

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Key terms

  • official language
  • Hindi in Devanagari
  • English
  • Official Languages Act 1963
  • Official Language Commission
  • Eighth Schedule
  • classical languages
  • linguistic minorities
  • mother tongue

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