A
1, 2 and 3
B
1, 2 and 4
C
1, 3 and 4
D
2, 3 and 4
Correct answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
- A
1, 2 and 3
1, 2 and 3. The 71st Amendment (1992) added Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali.
- B
1, 2 and 4
1, 2 and 4. Maithili is not a 1992 addition.
- C
1, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4. Drops Manipuri and keeps Maithili, which came later.
- D
2, 3 and 4
2, 3 and 4. Drops Konkani.
Summary. Official key is (a) 1, 2 and 3. The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 put Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali into the Eighth Schedule. Maithili entered with Bodo and Santhali in the 92nd Amendment, 2003 — so 4 is out of this Act.
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