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Committee of the CPOL – Committee of Parliament on Official Language supervises the Ministry of Railways ? (AEE 70% Exam 2023 Question) A. First Sub Committee B. Second Sub Committee C. Third Sub Committee D. None of these Article 343 (1) - Hindi in Devanagari script shall be the Official Language of the

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Topic: Official Language
By Nageswarao 
9492432160

Question - 1 
Official Language Resolution adopted in the year _____
A. 1958
B. 1968 
C. 1978
D. 1988

Answer -  1
B. 1968
●
Adopted on 18.01.1968 by both houses of Parliament. Object is accelerating the 
spread and Development of Hindi. Annual Programme is the resultant of this 
Resolution (Latest one is 2024-25) 
Background of OL Resolution 1968 – Constitutional provisions
●
Article 343 (1) - Hindi in Devanagari script shall be the Official Language of the 
Union w.e.f 26.01.1950
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Article 343 (2)  - English shall also be continued to be used in official work of the 
Union for a period of 15 years from the date of commencement of the 
Constitution i.e., from 26.01.1950 to 25.01.1965
●
Article 343 (3) - Continuation of English even after 25.01.1965 by empowering the 
Parliament to make laws to that effect 
●
Accordingly Official Language Act 1963 was passed to continue English

Question - 2
The Annual Programme for promotion & progressive use of the Official 
Language Hindi is prepared by the ________ (Dept) ________ under the 
_______ (Ministry) for implementation by the ___________ (offices) 
A. Dept of the States / Ministry of Home Affairs / Central & State Govt Offices
B. Dept of the Higher Education / Ministry of HRD / Central Govt Offices
C. Dept of the OL / Ministry of Home Affairs / Central Govt Offices 
D. Dept of the School Education / Ministry of HRD / Central & State Govt Offices

Answer - 2
C. Dept of the OL / Ministry of Home 
Affairs / Central Govt Offices 
(The Latest Annual Programme for FY 
2024-25 was issued recently)

Question - 3
Part A Region – Find the odd man out
 
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Haryana
C. Maharashtra
D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer - 3
C. Maharashtra ( It is comes under Region B) 
(Section 8 of OL Act 1963)
Region A  - States & 2 UTs  
Remember BIMARU – Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh,
Uttarakhand,  -  7 States 
H2  - Haryana & Himachal Pradesh – 2 States
New Delhi , Andaman Nicobar Islands – 2 Uts
Region B  - Remember  - Region B -  3 States & 3 UTs  - Remember Western India
Gujarat, Maharashtra,  Dadra Nagar Haveli,  - 2 States & 1 UT
Punjab, Chandigarh,  Daman & Diu  - 1 State & 2 UTs
Region C -  States and UTs other than those referred to in A & B Regions

Question - 4
Official Language Act enacted in the year ______ and amended in 
the year _______
A. 1963 & 1967 
B. 1976 & 1987
C. 1963 & 1976 
D. 1950 & 1963

Answer - 4
A. OL Act in 1963 & 
Amended in 1967

Question - 5
Official Language Rules come into force from the year _______ (use 
for official purpose of the Union)
A. 1963
B. 1976 
C. 1965 
D. 1950

Answer - 5
B. OL Rules in 1976
(Amended in 1987, 2007 & 
2011)

Question - 6
Proficiency in Hindi – Find the incorrect one ? 
A. Passed 10th class – Hindi as one of the subjects 
B. Degree – Hindi as an Elective subject
C. Self declaration
D. Higher than Degree – Hindi as an Elective Subject

Answer - 6
A. Passed 10th class – Hindi as one 
of the subjects (Incorrect) 
10th Class in Hindi Medium is the 
correct answer

Question - 7
Working knowledge – Find the incorrect one ? 
A. 10th class – Hindi as one of the subjects 
B. Self declaration 
C. Passing of Praveena exam 
D. Any other exam specified by the Govt.

Answer - 7
C. Passing of Praveena exam (Incorrect)
Passing of Pragya exam (Correct )
Next Slide: Differences between Working 
Knowledge & Proficiency in Hindi

Difference between Working Knowledge & 
Proficiency (in Hindi)
Working Knowledge
Proficiency
Passing 10th Class/Matriculation with 
Hindi as one of the Subjects (Not 
medium)
Passing 10th class/Matriculation in Hindi 
Medium
Passing Pragya / any other specified 
Examination
Hindi as elective subject in 
Degree/Equivalent Exam or Higher 
exams
Self Declaration
Self declaration
OL Rule No. 10
OL Rule No. 9
Comparatively – Lower Standard
Comparatively  - Higher Standard

Question - 8
Total Number of Languages included in the ____ Schedule of 

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