Q. How many languages are contained in the VIIIth schedule of the Indian Constitution?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
22
Explanation: The Eighth Schedule to the Indian Constitution contains a list of 22 scheduled languages. At the time the constitution was enacted, inclusion in this list meant that the language was entitled to representation on the Official Languages Commission, and that the language would be one of the bases that would be drawn upon to enrich Hindi, the official language of the Union. Via the 92nd Constitutional amendment 2003, 4 new languages - Bodo, Maithili, Dogri, and Santhali- were added to the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Explanation by: Vinay Kumar
The Eighth Schedule to the Indian Constitution contains a list of 22 scheduled languages. At the time the constitution was enacted, inclusion in this list meant that the language was entitled to representation on the Official Languages Commission, and that the language would be one of the bases that would be drawn upon to enrich Hindi, the official language of the Union. Via the 92nd Constitutional amendment 2003, 4 new languages - Bodo, Maithili, Dogri, and Santhali- were added to the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.