Which Article deals with the use of Hindi or English for communication between states and the union?
Article 346
Part XVII of the Constitution of India (Articles 343 to 351) deals with official language. Chapter II of this Part covers regional languages and the language used between the Union and the States.
Article 346 provides that the language authorised for official purposes of the Union shall be the official language for communication between one State and another and between a State and the Union. Two States may agree to use Hindi for communication between them.
Article 343 declares Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union. Article 345 allows a State Legislature to adopt one or more languages for the State’s official purposes. Article 350 gives every person the right to submit a representation for redress of grievances in any language used in the Union or the State.
Article 346 option is correct.
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3. Concurrent list : Legal, medical and other professions
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