UPSC Polity Question
Consider the following statements: 1. The original Constitution was handwritten in Hindi and English. 2. The 58th Constitutional Amendment Act provided for the translation of the Constitution in Hindi language to be published under the authority of President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer:
C. Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The original Constitution of India was handwritten in both Hindi and English with beautiful calligraphy by Prem Behari Narain Raizada. Statement 2 is correct: The 58th Amendment Act of 1987 added Article 394-A, which authorized the President to publish an authoritative text of the Constitution in Hindi.