Q102 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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Which of the following languages is/are NOT included in the Eighth Schedule of Indian Constitution?1.Nepali2.Dogri3.Bodo4.BhojpuriSelect the correct answer from the code given below:

A 1 and 2
B Only 4
C 3 and 4
D Only 1

Correct answer: (b) Only 4

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2

    1 and 2. Nepali and Dogri are in the Eighth Schedule.

  2. B

    Only 4

    Only 4. Bhojpuri is not in the Eighth Schedule. Nepali, Dogri and Bodo are.

  3. C

    3 and 4

    3 and 4. Bodo was added in 2003.

  4. D

    Only 1

    Only 1. Nepali was added in 1992.

Summary. Official key is (b) only 4. Bhojpuri is outside the Eighth Schedule. Also note: 22 languagesEighth Schedule count; 92nd Amendment — Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Santhali; Nepali 1992 — 71st Amendment bundle; Bhojpuri — Demand; not yet scheduled.