Official Language

Why it matters

• Serves as the primary medium for communication between the Union and State governments and among different States.
• Ensures administrative uniformity and accessibility of government records and parliamentary proceedings.
• Balances the need for a common administrative language with the constitutional recognition of linguistic diversity across the country.

How it is asked

Focus on the constitutional provisions under Part XVII, the role of the Official Language Commission, and the distinction between official languages and the Eighth Schedule languages.