Which language is national language of India?
Which language is national language of India?
Hindi
English
India/Official languages
The Indian constitution, in 1950, declared Hindi in Devanagari script to be the official language of the union. Unless Parliament decided otherwise, the use of English for official purposes was to cease 15 years after the constitution came into effect, i.e., on 26 January 1965.
Who was the first person in India to consider Hindi as the national language?
Beohar Rajendra Simha
As such, on the 50th birthday of Beohar Rajendra Simha on 14 September 1949, the efforts came to fruition following the adoption of Hindi as the official language.
How are national languages selected?
After developing a language in order for it to become the national language, steps must be taken to convince the people to use it. This is often done through a combination of propaganda and follows the leader. When government officials use the language locals often begin to follow.
Which country national language is English?
United Kingdom
Nations in which English is an official language (de facto or de jure)….Sovereign states.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Alpha-3 code | GBR |
| Region | Europe |
| Population | 66,040,229 |
| Primary language? | Yes |
Is English native language of India?
No, Indians are not native speakers of English, even if they are taught that as a first language, because, Indians do not use English to communicate with one other on a daily basis, unless, they travel to a different state in India.
Who opposed Hindi as national language?
During 1946–50, there were sporadic agitations against Hindi by the Dravidar Kazhagam (DK) and Periyar. Whenever the government introduced Hindi as a compulsory language in schools, anti-Hindi protests happened and succeeded in stopping the move.
Is Hindi national language of India or not?
Just to clear the record, Hindi is not the national language. It is just one of the official languages of the country. Article 343 of the Constitution, which came into effect in January 1950, stated that “the official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari script”.