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    Question

    Examine the statements about the Eighth Schedule of the

    Indian Constitution and identify the correct assertions: (I) It lists the official languages recognized by the Indian government. (II) It includes 27 languages. (III) Dogri, predominantly spoken in Jammu, was added in 2004.
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C I and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution does indeed list the official languages of India, and as of the last amendment, there are 22 languages recognized, not 27. Dogri was added to this list in 2004, making statements I and III correct.

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