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SC questions the use of the colonially loaded term ‘native’ in CBSE circular, says the push for three-language scheme may be in the spirit of the Constitutional goal to use Indian languages for official purposes
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The Supreme Court's hearing on the NEP 2020's three-language framework is related to the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which aims to promote Indian languages and make education more inclusive.
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Critically examine the implications of considering English as an indigenous Indian language, and discuss its potential impact on promoting linguistic diversity and the three-language scheme.
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Can't English be considered an indigenous Indian language, asks which Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court is the highest court in India, and it has questioned the use of the term 'native' in a CBSE circular.
What is the push for three-language scheme in line with?
The three-language scheme is intended to promote the use of Indian languages for official purposes, as enshrined in the Constitution.
What term has been questioned by the Supreme Court in a CBSE circular?
The term 'native' has been questioned by the Supreme Court because it is considered to be a colonially loaded term.
Consider the following statements regarding Three-language scheme in CBSE: 1. The three-language scheme is a requirement under the Indian Constitution. 2. The push for the three-language scheme may be in the spirit of the Constitutional goal to use Indian languages for official purposes. 3. The three-language scheme has been implemented by CBSE since 2019. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect because there is no mention of it being a requirement under the Indian Constitution. Statement 2 is correct as per the text. Statement 3 is incorrect because it does not specify when the scheme was implemented.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The Supreme Court questioned the use of the term 'native' in CBSE circular. Statement-II: This was done to promote the use of Indian languages for official purposes, which is a Constitutional goal. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
The Supreme Court questioned the term 'native' in CBSE circular because it is colonially loaded. The use of Indian languages for official purposes aligns with the Constitutional goal, which explains why the court raised this issue.