Which of the following sets of languages are part of the 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India?
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- \textbf{Assamese, Konkani, Nepali, Sindhi}
- \textbf{Malayalam, Maithili, Manipuri, Marathi}
- \textbf{Hindi, Sanskrit, English, Awadhi}
- \textbf{Tamil, Toda, Telugu, Bhojpuri}
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
The 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the official languages recognized by the Government of India. Originally, 14 languages were included, and through subsequent amendments, the number has increased to 22. English and certain regional dialects like Awadhi or Toda are not included. Step 2: Checking each option
- (A) Assamese, Konkani, Nepali, Sindhi
All four of these are in the 8th Schedule. Correct.
- (B) Malayalam, Maithili, Manipuri, Marathi
All four are in the 8th Schedule. Correct.
- (C) Hindi, Sanskrit, English, Awadhi
Hindi and Sanskrit are in the 8th Schedule, but English and Awadhi are not. Incorrect.
- (D) Tamil, Toda, Telugu, Bhojpuri
Tamil and Telugu are in the 8th Schedule, but Toda and Bhojpuri are not. Incorrect.
Step 3: Conclusion
The correct sets are (A) and (B) only. \[ \boxed{Correct Answer: (A) and (B)} \]
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