Which of the following is the official language(s) as per the Indian Constitution?

AHindi

BEnglish

CHindi, with English as an additional language ✓ Correct

DNo official language

Correct answer: (C) Hindi, with English as an additional language

Explanation

The Constitution makes Hindi the official language with English as an additional language.

Naming Hindi alone omits the continued official use of English.

Naming English alone ignores Hindi as the primary official language.

Saying there is no official language contradicts the constitutional provision.

English was allowed to continue for official purposes alongside Hindi.

These provisions appear in the part of the Constitution dealing with language.

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