Which amendment added Santhali in the list of recognised languages?

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

The 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003 is the correct answer.
This amendment added four languages to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution: Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santhali.
With this addition, the total number of officially recognised languages in the schedule increased from 18 to 22.

Option A: The 52nd Amendment Act, 1985, is related to the Anti-Defection Law, which provides for the disqualification of members of Parliament and state legislatures on the grounds of defection.
Option C: The 50th Amendment Act, 1984, empowered Parliament to enact laws that restrict the fundamental rights of persons employed in intelligence organizations and telecommunication systems related to the armed forces or intelligence bureaus.
Option D: The 61st Amendment Act, 1989, is famous for lowering the official voting age for elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Constitutional Amendments and the Eighth Schedule as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical topic, general knowledge of the Indian Constitution, including its provisions on languages, is part of the syllabus for many nursing recruitment exams.
Awareness of linguistic diversity is important for a nurse to communicate effectively and provide culturally sensitive care to patients from various backgrounds across India.
What if the question was about the first language added after the constitution was formed? The answer would be Sindhi, added by the 21st Amendment in 1967.

How to Approach the Question

Identify the key terms in the question: 'amendment', 'Santhali', and 'recognised languages'.
Recognize that the question is asking for a specific fact from Indian Polity, specifically about the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
Recall or deduce the purpose of each amendment listed in the options.
The 52nd (Anti-Defection), 61st (Voting Age), and 50th (Armed Forces Rights) are famous for other reasons. This process of elimination points towards the 92nd amendment.
Confirm that the 92nd Amendment deals with the addition of languages to the Eighth Schedule.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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