'Konkani' is the approved official language of which state?

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CISF Constable Tradesman Official Paper (Held On: 31 Oct, 2023 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Goa.

Key Points

Konkani is the official language of the Indian state of Goa.
The language is written in the Devanagari script.
It was recognized as an official language of Goa in 1987 with the enactment of the Official Language Act.
Konkani is also included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which lists the official languages recognized by the Indian government.

Additional Information

The Konkani language has a rich cultural heritage and is spoken by the Konkani people primarily in the Konkan region, which includes Goa, coastal Karnataka, and parts of Maharashtra and Kerala.
It is one of the 24 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which gives it recognition as a scheduled language.
Goa's Official Language Act of 1987 declares Konkani as the official language of the state, alongside Marathi.
Konkani has several dialects and variations, influenced by the regions where it is spoken, including Bardeskari, Sashtik, Pednekari, and Antruj dialects.
Literary works in Konkani have been produced in multiple scripts, including Devanagari, Roman, Kannada, and Malayalam, reflecting the diverse linguistic heritage of the Konkani-speaking regions.