The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages ? 1. Konkani 2. Manipuri 3. Nepali 4. Maithili Select the correct answer using the code given below :
A
1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer
B
1, 2 and 4
C
1, 3 and 4
D
2, 3 and 4
Explanation
The 71st Amendment Act of 1992 added Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali to the Eighth Schedule, making option (a) the correct choice. Maithili is incorrect because it was added later via the 92nd Amendment Act of 2003, along with Bodo, Dogri, and Santhali. This question tests the core concept of the constitutional evolution of the Eighth Schedule and the specific amendments used to recognize official languages in India.
PolityConstitutional Amendments & Schedules71st Amendment Act 1992Eighth ScheduleOfficial LanguagesKonkaniManipuriNepaliMaithili