Q1. Which language has been added recently to the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
(a) Urdu
(b) Sanskrit
(c) Sindhi
(d) Assamese
(UPSC Prelims 1979)
Answer: (c) Sindhi
Explanation: Sindhi was added to the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution in 1967, recognizing it as an official language. This inclusion aimed to preserve linguistic diversity and honor the cultural identity of Sindhi-speaking citizens.
Q2. Which of the following languages are included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution ?
(a) Sindhi and English
(b) English and Kashmiri
(c) Kashmiri and Konkani
(d) Sindhi and Kashmiri
(UPSC Prelims 1985)
Answer: (d) Sindhi and Kashmiri
Explanation: The Eighth Schedule includes Sindhi and Kashmiri among the official languages of India. English, though widely used, is not listed in the Eighth Schedule. Konkani was added later in 1992.