What was the official language declared in 1956 constitution?
Correct answer: D. Both a & b
- A. Urdu
- B. Bengali
- C. Hindi
- D. Both a & b
Explanation
The 1956 Constitution declared both Urdu and Bengali to be the official languages of Pakistan, reflecting the country's two major linguistic regions. Hindi was never given this constitutional status.
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About Constitution of 1956
The Constitution of 1956 established Pakistan’s first constitution as an Islamic, federal and parliamentary republic, with a president, prime minister, unicameral legislature and provisions for fundamental rights. It covers the parity arrangement between East and West Pakistan, Islamic clauses, federal institutions and the circumstances of its abrogation after the 1958 martial law.
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