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The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages

The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages?
1. Konkani
2. Manipuri
3. Nepali
4. Maithili
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)

1, 2 and 3*

(b)

1, 2 and 4

(c)

1, 3 and 4

(d)

2, 3 and 4

Answer:

(a)

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Explanation

Answer (a) 1992: Konkani, Manipuri (Meitei), and Nepali were included through the 71st Constitutional Amendment Act in 1992. Maithili was added by 92nd Amendment Act of 2003 Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/farsi-to-be-one-of-indias-nine-classical-languages/ (Persian was included a classical language.)