The correct answer is: C. 2020
The Jammu and Kashmir Official Language Bill, 2020 was passed by the Lok Sabha on 22 September 2020. The bill makes Hindi the official language of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, with Urdu as the second official language. The bill also provides for the use of Kashmiri, Dogri, Ladakhi and other languages spoken in the Union Territory in government offices and educational institutions.
The bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah. Shah said that the bill was necessary to ensure that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have access to government services in their own language. He also said that the bill would promote unity and harmony in the Union Territory.
The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha with a majority of 379 votes in favour and 10 votes against. The bill was then passed by the Rajya Sabha on 23 September 2020. The bill has now been signed by the President and has become an Act.
The Jammu and Kashmir Official Language Bill, 2020 is a significant step in the development of the Union Territory. The bill will ensure that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have access to government services in their own language. The bill will also promote unity and harmony in the Union Territory.
The following are the options for the question:
- A. 2018
- B. 2019
- C. 2020
- D. 2017
Option A is incorrect because the Jammu and Kashmir Official Language Bill, 2020 was not passed in 2018.
Option B is incorrect because the Jammu and Kashmir Official Language Bill, 2020 was not passed in 2019.
Option C is correct because the Jammu and Kashmir Official Language Bill, 2020 was passed in 2020.
Option D is incorrect because the Jammu and Kashmir Official Language Bill, 2020 was not passed in 2017.