UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 23
The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages ?
- Konkani
- Manipuri
- Nepali
- Maithili
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (1, 2 and 3)
Explanation: The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 added Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali to the Eighth Schedule. Maithili was added later by the 92nd Amendment.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Correct/True - Konkani was added in 1992.
2. Correct/True - Manipuri was added in 1992.
3. Correct/True - Nepali was added in 1992.
4. Incorrect/False - Maithili entered with the 92nd Amendment (2003).
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Correct-includes precisely the true/correct statements or pairs identified above.
B. Incorrect-incorrectly includes 4 (Maithili entered with the 92nd Amendment (2003).); omits correct item 3 (Nepali was added in 1992.).
C. Incorrect-incorrectly includes 4 (Maithili entered with the 92nd Amendment (2003).); omits correct item 2 (Manipuri was added in 1992.).
D. Incorrect-incorrectly includes 4 (Maithili entered with the 92nd Amendment (2003).); omits correct item 1 (Konkani was added in 1992.).