The correct answer is: A. In 1955.
The first official Language commission as required under Article 344 of the constitution was constituted by the president in 1955. The commission was tasked with making recommendations on the development of the Hindi language and the promotion of Hindi as the official language of the Union. The commission submitted its report in 1957, and its recommendations were largely accepted by the government.
The other options are incorrect. Option B is incorrect because the Constitution of India was adopted in 1950, but the first official Language commission was not constituted until 1955. Option C is incorrect because the first official Language commission was not constituted in 1952. Option D is incorrect because the first official Language commission was not constituted in 1960.
The following is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: The first official Language commission as required under Article 344 of the constitution was constituted by the president in 1955. The commission was tasked with making recommendations on the development of the Hindi language and the promotion of Hindi as the official language of the Union. The commission submitted its report in 1957, and its recommendations were largely accepted by the government.
- Option B: The Constitution of India was adopted in 1950, but the first official Language commission was not constituted until 1955.
- Option C: The first official Language commission was not constituted in 1952.
- Option D: The first official Language commission was not constituted in 1960.