2015 · Q49
Which of the following is/are not central feature(s) of Article 343 of the Constitution of India?
- 1Hindi in Devanagari Script shall be the national language of the Union.
- 2The official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari Script.
- 3English language shall continue to be used for official purposes within States.
- 4If two or more States agree, Hindi language should be the official language of communication between the States.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1, 3 and 4
- B2 and 4 only
- C2, 3 and 4
- D2 only
Explanation
Article 343 makes Hindi in Devanagari the official language — not the national language — of the Union, so statement 2 is a genuine feature while statement 1 is not. The continued use of English for official purposes within states and inter-state agreement on Hindi for communication flow from Articles 343(2), 345–346 and the Official Languages Act, not from Article 343's core. Hence 1, 3, and 4 are not central features of Article 343.