Which of the following languages is NOT included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution?
AKonkani
BMaithili
CBodo
DEnglish
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. English
1. The Eighth Schedule currently lists 22 languages.
2. Konkani, Maithili and Bodo were added — all are in the schedule.
3. ENGLISH is NOT in the Eighth Schedule (though widely used officially).
_Source: NCERT Class 10 SST Polity Ch 2 §2.3 Language Policy_
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