WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following States has given the Sanskrit language the status of second official language?

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

Answer options

  1. Bihar
  2. Chhattisgarh
  3. Uttar Pradesh
  4. Uttarakhand

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Uttarakhand

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Uttarakhand. In 2010, Uttarakhand became the first Indian state to declare Sanskrit as its second official language, after Hindi. This decision was made to preserve and promote India’s ancient linguistic heritage. Sanskrit holds cultural and religious significance, especially in the Himalayan region.