Question

10. The creation of linguistic States was the first and the major

test of Democratic politics in our country. justify the statement.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Language policy is a safeguard to the languages. It is one of the important aspects of our constitution. Under this policy besides Hindi, 21 other languages are recognised as scheduled languages by the constitution.\Main features of India's language policy are as follows:

(i) Our Constitution does not provide for any national language; the government however has accorded the status of official language to Hindi.

(ii) Each state in India has its own official language.

(iii) Beside Hindi, there are 21 other languages recognised as 'scheduled languages' by the constitution. Other languages are recognised as the non-scheduled languages.

(iv) Constitution of India provides for the use of English along with Hindi for official purposes.

(v) Most of the government work in each state takes place in the official language of the concerned state.

Answer 2

Explanation:

-The creation oF linguistic states paved

way For greater regionalism and growth

oF regional identities in India.

-This also led to the rise oF various

regional political parties which thrived on

regional diversities and issues.

-This proved to be a huge test For the

democratic Function oF the country as it

required bringing together the diverse

and LinguisticalIy divided states together

For the purpose oF eFFective

administration and good governance

without causing any regional imbalance

or Favoritism in development.