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Which amendment included Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali in the Eighth Schedule?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 92nd Amendment Act, 2003
  2. 71st Amendment Act, 1992
  3. 21st Amendment Act, 1967
  4. 96th Amendment Act, 2011

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 71st Amendment Act, 1992

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 71st Amendment Act, 1992 šŸ“š Explanation: The 71st Amendment Act of 1992 was enacted to include Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali as official languages under the Eighth Schedule. This specific legislative update increased the total number of recognized scheduled languages in India to 18. By incorporating these three languages, the state acknowledged the linguistic aspirations of various regional groups. It remains a key amendment for students studying the history of official language expansion in India.