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How many languages are currently included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

  1. 18
  2. 20
  3. 22
  4. 24

Answer: 22

The Eighth Schedule originally had 14 languages. Through various amendments (71st, 92nd, and 96th), four more languages were added: Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali (1992); Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Santhali (2003); making the total 22 scheduled languages. [[3]][[14]]

Topic Languages
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