Question 4583
Which of the following languages is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Answer
Rajasthani
Why?
The correct answer is Rajasthani. Key Points Rajasthani is not one of the 22 officially recognized languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The Eighth Schedule lists the official languages recognized by the Indian Constitution. As of now, there are 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule. The inclusion of languages in the Eighth Schedule means that they are eligible for official use for various purposes such as education, public administration, etc. Important Points The Eighth Schedule was initially intended to promote the linguistic diversity of India. Languages listed in the Eighth Schedule include Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Recognition in the Eighth Schedule means that the language has a status of being used for official purposes like parliamentary proceedings, judiciary, etc. Over time, the list has been expanded to include more languages to represent the rich linguistic heritage of India. Additional Information Assamese: Assamese is the official language of the state of Assam in India and is included in the Eighth Schedule. Tamil: Tamil is one of the oldest classical languages in the world and is the official language of the state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry. It is also listed in the Eighth Schedule. Santhali: Santhali is a language spoken by the Santhal people, which is an ethnic group native to India. It was added to the Eighth Schedule by the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003.
