Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Here are three reactions to the language policy followed in India. Give an argument and an example to support any of these positions.
Sangeeta: The policy of accommodation has strengthened national unity.
Arman: Language-based States have divided us by making everyone conscious of their language.
Harish: This policy has only helped to consolidate the dominance of English over all other languages.
Advertisements
Solution
Sangeeta’s reaction is better than those of the other two. Unlike Sri Lanka (where the language of the majority has been promoted), the Indian polity has given equality of status to all the major languages spoken in the country. This has led to the avoidance of social conflict on linguistic basis. The policy of accommodation has made administration of States easier. It has also ensured a larger participation in the government’s activities by people who speak various languages.
RELATED QUESTIONS
The distinguishing feature of a federal government is:
Describe any five features of federalism.
Prepare a table to show the separation of powers in a Federal Government.
| Union List | State List | Concurrent List |
|
|
|
Why does the Government function at two levels in a federation?
‘Holding together federations are not found in ____________.
Which of the following is not an example of ‘holding together’ federations?
In a ‘Holding together federation’:
(A) A large country divides its power between constituent states and the national government.
(B) The Central government tends to be more powerful vis-a-vis the States.
(C) All the constituent states usually have equal powers.
(D) Constituent states have unequal powers.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Which of the following countries is an example of ‘Coming Together Federation’?
Match the following items given in Column A with those in Column B.
| Column A | Column B | ||
| I. | Information Technology | 1. | Concurrent List |
| II. | Police | 2. | Union List |
| III. | Education | 3. | State List |
| IV. | Defence | 4. | Residuary Subjects |
Choose the correct answer from the option given below.
Examine the role of the Supreme Court in the Federal System of India in two points.
Examine the role of the Constitution in the Federal System of India in two points.
