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polity easy true_false

The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution originally contained 14 languages and now contains 22 languages.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Eighth Schedule originally had 14 languages (1950). Added through amendments: Sindhi (21st Amendment, 1967), Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali (71st Amendment, 1992), Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Santhali (92nd Amendment, 2003). Total now 22 languages. Inclusion grants recognition, representation on Official Language Commission, and use in education/administration.

Topic Official Language - Eighth Schedule
Exam Relevance Eighth Schedule evolution frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams
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