Under which act did English get the status of the associate official language?

Options

A. National Curriculum Framework
B. Official Language Act, Article-343
C. Associate Official Language Act, Article-343
D. Three Language Formula

Answer

B

Explanation

English got the status of the associate official language Act, Article-343. Article-343 of the Indian Constitution designated Hindi as the official language of the Union. It also provided for the continued use of English for all official purposes or a period of 15 years. After 9 years, English came to be known as an .Associate Official Language., recommending the Lise of English for a longer period.