The correct answer is: A. 2002
Punjabi was conferred the status of second language of the state by Haryana Government in 2002. The decision was taken by the Haryana Cabinet on 25 February 2002. The decision was made after a long demand by the Punjabi community in Haryana.
The decision was welcomed by the Punjabi community in Haryana. They said that the decision would help in promoting Punjabi language and culture in the state. They also said that the decision would help in bridging the gap between the Punjabi community and the other communities in the state.
The decision was also welcomed by the Punjabi language activists. They said that the decision was a step in the right direction. They also said that the decision would help in preserving and promoting Punjabi language and culture.
However, the decision was opposed by some people. They said that the decision would create a divide between the Punjabi community and the other communities in the state. They also said that the decision would lead to the dominance of Punjabi language over other languages in the state.
Despite the opposition, the decision to confer the status of second language of the state on Punjabi language was a historic decision. The decision was a step in the right direction and it would help in promoting Punjabi language and culture in the state.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: 2002. This is the correct answer. Punjabi was conferred the status of second language of the state by Haryana Government in 2002.
- Option B: 2004. This is incorrect. Punjabi was not conferred the status of second language of the state by Haryana Government in 2004.
- Option C: 2006. This is incorrect. Punjabi was not conferred the status of second language of the state by Haryana Government in 2006.
- Option D: 2010. This is incorrect. Punjabi was not conferred the status of second language of the state by Haryana Government in 2010.