The correct answer is: a) Promote the use of Telugu in administration and education.
The Andhra Pradesh Official Language Act (1966) was enacted to promote the use of Telugu in administration and education in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The Act made Telugu the official language of the state and required all government communications to be in Telugu. It also established Telugu as the medium of instruction in all government schools. The Act was a significant step in promoting the use of Telugu and in preserving the state’s linguistic identity.
Option b) is incorrect because the Act does not mandate the use of English in all government communications. The Act does allow for the use of English in certain circumstances, such as when communicating with foreign governments or when dealing with technical matters. However, the Act does not require the use of English in all government communications.
Option c) is incorrect because the Act does not recognize the rights of linguistic minorities. The Act does make provisions for the use of minority languages in certain circumstances, such as when communicating with minority communities or when dealing with matters that affect minority communities. However, the Act does not recognize the rights of linguistic minorities in general.
Option d) is incorrect because the Act does not establish Hindi as the co-official language. The Act makes Telugu the sole official language of the state.