The number of major languages, recognized in the Indian Union as official language, are

A. 15

B. 22

C. 12

D. 9

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists 22 languages, which have been referred to as scheduled languages and given recognition, status and official encouragement. In addition, the Government of India has awarded the distinction of classical language to Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Sanskrit, Tamil and Telugu.