Which among the following is the correct designation of Hindi in India?

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  1. National language
  2. Language of communication between states & centre
  3. The Official Language of the Union of India
  4. Official and National Language of India

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Option 3 : The Official Language of the Union of India
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The correct answer is The Official Language of the Union of India.

Key Points

  • Hindi is designated as the Official Language of the Union of India.
  • This designation is provided by the Constitution of India under Article 343.
  • According to Article 343(1), the official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari script.
  • The use of English for official purposes was to continue for 15 years from the date of commencement of the Constitution, as per Article 343(2).
  • Hindi is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India, listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
  • Efforts to promote Hindi and its use in official work are monitored by the Department of Official Language under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

 Additional Information

  • National Language
    • India does not have a national language. No language is given this status in the Constitution of India.
  • Language of communication between states & centre
    • The communication language between the states and the Centre is Hindi, but English is also widely used for official communication.
  • Official and National Language of India
    • India has no national language, and Hindi is designated only as the official language.

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