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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: syllabus SST Polity Ch 2 §2.3 Language Policy_
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