Official languages of India are included in which of the following parts of Indian constitution?

Appeared in: DSSSB 6 September 2024

Explanation

Part XVII of the Indian Constitution, which covers Articles 343 to 351, is dedicated to the subject of Official Language.
This part is structured into four chapters: Language of the Union, Regional Languages, Language of the Supreme Court and High Courts, and Special Directives.
Article 343(1) specifically states that the official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari script.
While Part XVII provides the framework, the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution lists the 22 officially recognized languages of India.

Option B: Part XV of the Constitution does not deal with official languages.
Option C: Part XVI of the Constitution is not related to official languages.
Option D: Part XVIII of the Constitution does not concern official languages.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Structure and Parts of the Indian Constitution as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical topic, general knowledge questions are a component of many nursing recruitment examinations in India.
A strong understanding of the Indian Constitution demonstrates general awareness, which is often tested alongside core nursing subjects.
What if the question asked about the 'Eighth Schedule'? The answer would relate to the list of 22 recognized languages, which is connected to but distinct from Part XVII's framework on official language policy.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core subject of the question, which is 'Official languages' in the 'Indian constitution'.
This is a factual recall question that requires knowledge of the structure of the Constitution.
Recall the different Parts of the Constitution and their main subjects.
Scan the options provided (XVII, XV, XVI, XVIII) and match the subject of 'Official Language' to the correct Part.
Eliminate the other options by recalling their subjects: XV (Elections), XVI (Special Provisions), and XVIII (Emergency Provisions).

Concept Tested & Keywords

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