What are the answers to the multiple-choice questions about language, including its meaning, the symbols for sounds, and the number of languages recognized in the Indian Constitution?

Here are the answers to the multiple-choice questions:

i) भाषा से अभिप्राय है- (Language means-)
The correct option is (घ).

• (घ) हृदयगत भावों की अभिव्यक्ति (Expression of inner feelings) Language is a system of communication that allows us to express our thoughts and feelings.

ii) ध्वनि के निर्धारित चिह्न क्या कहलाते हैं ? (What are the fixed symbols of sound called?)
The correct option is (घ).

• (घ) वर्ण (Letter/Alphabet) The fixed symbols used to represent sounds in a written language are called letters or alphabets.

iii) भारतीय संविधान में कुल कितनी भाषाओं को मान्यता दी गई है ? (How many languages are recognized in the Indian Constitution?)
The correct option is (ग).

• (ग) 22 The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution recognizes 22 languages.