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S2E7: The National Language Puzzle in India

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The Question of Language in India

English had appeared a common language across the country for administrative, judicial and academic purposes. There was no clarity to begin with about which indian language was to replace english. The constituent assembly debated the issue of the national language thoroughly and passionately. But there were various challenges associated with the adoption of hindi as the national language. First, the question of numerals.

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