Question

Which of the following is true about linguistic states? [1]

[a] 22 languages have been recognised as Scheduled Languages

[b] Hindi is the mother tongue of only about 40% of Indians

[c] All states were created on the basis of language spoken there

[d] Formation of linguistic states has kept India more united​

Answer 1

The correct answer is a ) 22 languages have been recognized as Scheduled Languages

Explanation:

The option "a" is considered right because all the other options are incorrect

• B : According to indiatoday.in, Hindi is a language of less than 44% Indians and mother tongue of a around 25% people
• C : Not all of the stated were created on the basis of what language people speak. Instead Andhra Pradesh was the first state made on linguistic basis.
• D : No, diversity and tolerance is what keeps people united

Answer 2

Explanation:

[a] 22 languages have been recognised as Scheduled Languages