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Under Section 4 of the Official Languages Act, 1963, a Committee on Official Language is constituted to review progress in use of Hindi for official purposes. Who chairs this Committee?

  1. President of India
  2. Prime Minister of India
  3. Union Home Minister
  4. Chief Justice of India

Answer: Prime Minister of India

Section 4, Official Languages Act, 1963: Committee on Official Language comprises 30 MPs (20 from Lok Sabha, 10 from Rajya Sabha); chaired by Prime Minister. Reviews progress in use of Hindi for official Union purposes, makes recommendations. Ensures parliamentary oversight of language policy implementation while promoting Hindi progressively.

Topic Official Language - Committee on Official Language
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