Understanding the 71st Amendment Act and Eighth Schedule Languages
The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution serves to list the official languages of the Republic of India. Over time, this schedule has been amended to include more languages, reflecting the country's rich linguistic diversity.
Languages Added by the 71st Amendment Act, 1992
The 71st Amendment Act, passed in 1992, marked a significant addition to the Eighth Schedule. This particular amendment brought three important languages into the constitutional fold.
The languages added to the Eighth Schedule by the 71st Amendment Act, 1992, are:
- Konkani
- Manipuri
- Nepali
These additions were crucial in recognizing the status of these languages at the national level, as enshrined in the Constitution of India.
Important Questions from Official Languages
Which, amongst the following, is the latest language to be included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
Which one among the following states has the highest number of seats in the Council of States?
- Which Article of the Indian Constitution promotes the spread and development of Hindi?
As of April 2025, how many languages are listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution states about the Official Language Commission in India?
