GK Question

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The Official Languages Act, ______ extended the use of English indefinitely for official purposes of Union alongside Hindi.

  1. 1950
  2. 1963
  3. 1976
  4. 1992

Answer: 1963

Official Languages Act, 1963: Provided for continued use of English for official Union purposes indefinitely, alongside Hindi. Section 3: English may be used for transactions between Union and States, or between States. Section 6: Hindi to be progressively used for Union official purposes. Pragmatic solution to linguistic diversity while promoting Hindi.

Topic Official Language - Official Languages Act
Exam Relevance Language legislation question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams