Should English Be Our National Language?

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English

continues to be an important language in India. It is used in higher education and in some areas of the Indian government. Hindi, the most commonly spoken language in India today, serves as the lingua franca across much of North and Central India.

Why English is not a national language?

There are multiple reasons that English is not declared as the official language of the United States. …

Colonists immorally dominated the Native Americans and forced their on them

; however, this was not just English. There were Spaniards, French, and more colonists from other European countries.

Why is English our national language?

It is important to learn to speak English

because it helps to get an education, a job, and better integrate into the community

. … It is essential for economic participation and social cohesion.

Does India need English national language?

Source : SIFY Author : Nandini Krishnan

Is English should be our national language?


English

continues to be an important language in India. It is used in higher education and in some areas of the Indian government. Hindi, the most commonly spoken language in India today, serves as the lingua franca across much of North and Central India.

Where is Indian English spoken?

Indian English Region

South Asia (Indian Subcontinent)
Native speakers ~260,000 (2011) L2 speakers: ~200 million L3 speakers: ~46 million Language family Indo-European Germanic West Germanic Ingvaeonic Anglo-Frisian Anglic English Indian English Early forms Old English Middle English Early Modern English

Is American English a language?

American English (AmE, AE, AmEng, USEng, en-US), sometimes called United States English or U.S. English, is the set of

varieties of the English language native to the United States

. Currently, American English is the most influential form of English worldwide.

Why does America have no official language?

This is because the

U.S. has always been a multilingual nation

, though this hasn't stopped many states from declaring English as their official language. However, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is in place to protect the rights of individual taxpayers who don't speak fluent English.

Does England have a language?


English is spoken across the UK

, but it is not the only native official language. You may also hear: Welsh in Wales. Gaelic and Scots in Scotland.

Which is the first language in the world?

World's oldest language is

Sanskrit

. The Sanskrit language is called Devbhasha. All European languages ​​seem inspired by Sanskrit. All the universities and educational institutions spread across the world consider Sanskrit as the most ancient language.

Which is our Rashtrabhasha?


India has no national language

. The national government uses Hindi and English as official languages in its communications, such as for parliamentary proceedings, texts of national laws and communications between the national government and the various state governments.

What is the mother tongue of India?


Hindi

, written in Devanagari script, is the most prominent language spoken in the country. In the 2001 census, 422 million (422,048,642) people in India reported Hindi to be their native language.

Which is the oldest language in India?


Sanskrit (5000 years old)

Sanskrit is a widely spoken language in India. Almost all the ancient manuscripts of Hindusim, Jainism and Buddhism were written in this language.

How many Indian speak English?

Country Eligible population Total English speakers No. India

1,368,737,436

(2011) 194,086,968 (2012)
Pakistan 208,800,150 (2020) 102,312,073 (2020) Nigeria 206,200,000 (2020) 178,198,040 (2020)

Why English is not the official language of India?

English should not be the official language of India.

It is an internal matter of country

, and the central government should seriously consider changing the present scenario. Hindi represents India, and when the people in India don't understand Hindi, it is a matter of shame for country.

Amira Khan
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Amira Khan
Amira Khan is a philosopher and scholar of religion with a Ph.D. in philosophy and theology. Amira's expertise includes the history of philosophy and religion, ethics, and the philosophy of science. She is passionate about helping readers navigate complex philosophical and religious concepts in a clear and accessible way.