In which year, Kashmiri language has been made a compulsory subject in all secondary level schools in the Kashmir valley?

1947
1980
2000
2008

The correct answer is: 2008.

In 2008, the Jammu and Kashmir government made Kashmiri a compulsory subject in all secondary level schools in the Kashmir valley. This was done in an effort to promote the Kashmiri language and culture. The decision was met with mixed reactions, with some people welcoming it and others criticizing it.

Those who welcomed the decision argued that it was necessary to preserve the Kashmiri language and culture. They said that the language was in danger of dying out, and that making it a compulsory subject would help to ensure its survival.

Those who criticized the decision argued that it was an unnecessary burden on students. They said that students already had a lot of subjects to study, and that adding another one would only make things more difficult for them.

Despite the criticism, the government has defended the decision. They say that it is necessary to promote the Kashmiri language and culture, and that it is a small price to pay for the preservation of a unique and important part of the state’s heritage.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

  • Option A: 1947. This is the year that India gained independence from British rule. It is also the year that the state of Jammu and Kashmir was created. However, there is no evidence that Kashmiri was made a compulsory subject in schools in 1947.
  • Option B: 1980. This is the year that the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) was formed. The JKLF is a militant organization that has been fighting for the independence of Jammu and Kashmir from India. However, there is no evidence that Kashmiri was made a compulsory subject in schools in 1980.
  • Option C: 2000. This is the year that the Jammu and Kashmir government passed the Official Languages Act. The Act made Kashmiri one of the official languages of the state. However, it did not make Kashmiri a compulsory subject in schools.
  • Option D: 2008. This is the year that the Jammu and Kashmir government made Kashmiri a compulsory subject in all secondary level schools in the Kashmir valley.