Which, amongst the following, is the latest language to be included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India ?
- A.Maithili
- B.Nepali
- C.Konkani
- D.Manipuri
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Explanation
The correct answer is A, Maithili. Maithili was added to the Eighth Schedule by the 92nd Amendment Act of 2003, along with Bodo, Dogri and Santali; this was the most recent addition to the list.
The Eighth Schedule lists the languages of India recognised under Articles 344 and 351. It began with 14 languages in 1950. Sindhi was added by the 21st Amendment in 1967. Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali came in through the 71st Amendment in 1992. The 92nd Amendment of 2003 then added Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santali, bringing the total to 22. Maithili, spoken mainly in north Bihar and Nepal, has a rich literature, including the songs of the poet Vidyapati.
B is wrong because Nepali was included in 1992, before Maithili. C is wrong because Konkani was added in the same 1992 amendment. D is wrong because Manipuri, too, was added by the 71st Amendment of 1992.
Exam tip: Eighth Schedule: 1967 Sindhi; 1992 Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali; 2003 Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Santali (total 22).
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II. On prorogation, it is only the Speaker who can summon the Houses.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.I only
- B.II only
- C.Both I and II
- D.Neither I nor II
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- B.I, II and IV
- C.III and IV only
- D.II and III only
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- C.43rd Amendment Act
- D.44th Amendment Act
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I. Mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty
II. Mutual non-interference
III. Collective security against non-aggression
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Select the answer using the code given below :
- A.I only
- B.I, II and III
- C.II, III and IV
- D.I, II and IV
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