Understanding Federalism in India

The video discusses how federalism is practiced in India, focusing on language policy. It explains the absence of a national language, the recognition of 22 scheduled languages, and the cautious promotion of Hindi. The video highlights the importance of a sensitive approach to language policy to avoid conflicts, using Sri Lanka as an example. It concludes with a brief mention of the next topic, decentralization in India.

What was the main focus of the previous section discussed in the video?

• The concept of linguistic states

• The role of technology in education

• The history of Indian independence

• The economic policies of India

What is a key feature of India's language policy?

• Hindi is the sole national language

• English is the only official language

• There is no national language

• Only regional languages are recognized

How many languages are recognized as scheduled languages in India?

• 25

• 22

• 18

• 15

What provision allows states to have their own official languages?

• International language agreement

• Cultural preservation act

• Central government mandate

• State autonomy in language policy

Why is the promotion of Hindi done cautiously?

• To maintain political stability

• To respect linguistic diversity

• To prevent cultural dominance

• To avoid economic imbalance

What example is used to illustrate the importance of a sensitive language approach?

• Brazil

• China

• Sri Lanka

• The United States

What is the next topic to be discussed in the upcoming video?

• Cultural heritage of India

• Technological advancements

• Decentralization in India

• Economic reforms in India