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Article 343 declares Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of Union, but English continues for official purposes for a period of ______ years from commencement of Constitution.

  1. 10
  2. 15
  3. 20
  4. 25

Answer: 15

Article 343(2): English to continue for 15 years (till 1965) for official Union purposes. Official Languages Act, 1963 extended English indefinitely alongside Hindi. Article 345 allows States to adopt official language(s). Article 346 provides for language for communication between States and with Union. Balances national integration with linguistic diversity.

Topic Federal Relations - Language Policy
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