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Here are three reactions to the language policy followed in India. Give an argument and an example to support any of these positions.                                                                                                              [NCERT]

Sangeeta: The policy of accommodation have strengthened national unity.

Arman: Language based States has divided us by making everyone conscious of their language.

Harish: This policy has only helped to consolidate the dominance of English over all other languages.

 

Answer:

Sangeeta: The policy of accommodation have strengthened national unity. Sangeeta's reaction is very optimistic. As

- Language policy itself provides a safeguard to other major languages than Hindi.

- Language policy accommodates equal status to regional languages as well. Hence, much of the government work takes place in the official language of the concerned state.

Above arguments reveal that language policy along with the flexibility shown by our leaders over the language issues have strengthened national integrity and unity.