GK Question

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Which statement best captures India's constitutional approach to language and regional diversity?

  1. Uniformity in language and administration across all States
  2. Complete autonomy for States in language and regional matters
  3. Balanced pluralism: promoting Hindi while protecting linguistic diversity and regional identities
  4. Exclusive focus on English for national integration

Answer: Balanced pluralism: promoting Hindi while protecting linguistic diversity and regional identities

Constitutional language/regional framework: (a) Promotes Hindi as Union official language (Article 343, 351) while allowing English continuation (Official Languages Act), (b) Recognizes 22 Eighth Schedule languages, (c) Allows States to adopt official languages (Article 345), (d) Grants special provisions to tribal/regionally distinct States (Articles 371 series, Fifth/Sixth Schedules). Balances national integration with respect for diversity; pragmatic pluralism as constitutional philosophy.

Topic Official Language & Regional Provisions - Summary
Exam Relevance Conceptual synthesis of language/regional provisions essential for UPSC Mains and advanced SSC exams
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