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Which language was added to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution as the 15th official language by the 21st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1967?

A. Konkani
B. Manipuri
C. Sindhi✓ Correct Answer
D. Dogri

💡 Solution & Explanation

The 21st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1967 amended the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution to include Sindhi as the 15th official language of the country. Other options like Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali were subsequently added later through the 71st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992. The Eighth Schedule currently recognizes 22 official languages in total following various legislative amendments.

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