Which of the following is an official language of Assam?

The correct answer is Bodo . Key Points Bodo is one of the official languages of Assam, recognized under the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution . The Bodo language belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family. Bodo was officially recognized as an official language of Assam in 2003 following the Bodo Accord. It is primarily spoken by the Bodo community , one of the largest ethnic and linguistic groups in Assam. The language is widely used in Assam’s Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) , which covers districts like Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, and Udalguri. Additional Information Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution : It lists 22 official languages of India, including Assamese, Bodo, Hindi, and Urdu. Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) : A semi-autonomous region in Assam created after the signing of the Bodo Accord to address the aspirations of the Bodo community. Bodo Accord (2003) : A landmark agreement between the Government of India, the Government of Assam, and Bodo groups to grant official recognition to Bodo language and establish the Bodoland Territorial Region. The script for Bodo language is primarily written in Devanagari, though earlier the language used Roman and Assamese scripts. Assam’s linguistic diversity : Assam recognizes Assamese as its primary official language, alongside Bodo and Bengali in specific regions to cater to its multicultural population.