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Which of the following is a correct statement about Part XXII (short title, commencement) of the Constitution and the authoritative text in Hindi?

Q: Answer-Which of the following is a correct statement about Part XXII (short title, commencement) of the Con...

Part XXII of the Constitution deals with the short title, commencement, authoritative text in Hindi, and repeals. Article 394A provides that the authoritative text of the Constitution in Hindi shall have the same authority as the English text. However, any amendment to the Constitution, including language provisions, must follow the procedure under Article 368. This ensures that linguistic inclusion does not undermine constitutional certainty. The provision reflects Indias linguistic pluralism while maintaining uniform constitutional interpretation across jurisdictions.

A Part XXII requires only English to be authoritative.

B Part XXII provides that authoritative text in Hindi shall be specified, but any authoritative Hindi text cannot contradict the English text unless amended by procedure laid down.

C Part XXII removed the English text from being authoritative.

D Part XXII is about the Ninth Schedule only.

E Part XXII mandates that Hindi be the only official language.

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