Which schedule of Indian Constitution deals with languages?

Appeared in: HPSSC Staff Nurse - 2021

Explanation

The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India lists the official languages recognized by the Republic of India.
Initially, there were 14 languages in this schedule.
Through subsequent amendments, 8 more languages were added, bringing the total to 22.
The languages currently in the Eighth Schedule are: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Option A: The First Schedule does not deal with languages. It contains the list of states and union territories of India.
Option B: The Third Schedule is not related to languages. It contains the forms of oaths and affirmations for various constitutional posts.
Option C: The Fifth Schedule does not concern languages. It contains provisions related to the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Schedules of the Indian Constitution as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
While not a clinical topic, general knowledge of the Indian Constitution is essential for any professional in India, including nurses.
Understanding the recognized languages can be relevant in patient communication, especially in diverse regions, ensuring culturally competent care and respecting linguistic diversity.
What if? If a nurse is working in a central government hospital, official communications and patient records might need to adhere to policies related to the use of official languages (Hindi and English) and recognized regional languages from the Eighth Schedule.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question from the subject of General Knowledge/Indian Polity.
First, identify the key terms in the question: 'schedule', 'Indian Constitution', and 'languages'.
The question requires you to match the subject (languages) with the correct schedule number.
Recall the contents of the important schedules of the Indian Constitution.
The First Schedule deals with States/UTs, the Third with Oaths, the Fifth with Scheduled Areas, and the Eighth with Languages.
Based on this knowledge, select the option corresponding to the Eighth Schedule.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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