Question 4100
Which of the following languages was included in the Indian Constitution by the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003?
Answer
Bodo
Why?
The correct answer is - Bodo Key Points Bodo was one of the languages included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution by the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 . This amendment added four languages to the Eighth Schedule: Bodo , Dogri , Maithili , and Santhali . The inclusion of these languages reflects the Indian government's efforts to recognize and promote the linguistic diversity of the country. Bodo is primarily spoken in the northeastern state of Assam and is one of the key languages of the Bodo-Kachari community . Additional Information Eighth Schedule The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists the recognized official languages of India. Initially, the Eighth Schedule included 14 languages when the Constitution came into effect in 1950. Over time, the number of languages has increased to 22 , reflecting India's linguistic diversity. 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 This amendment was enacted to acknowledge and promote the cultural and linguistic heritage of specific Indian communities. It marked a significant step in ensuring the preservation of regional languages and their official recognition. Bodo Language Bodo belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family . It is predominantly spoken in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) in Assam. The language uses the Devanagari script for official purposes.
