AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
According to the Constitution, the use of English for official purposes was to stop in 1965. However, many non-Hindi-speaking States demanded its continuation. In Tamil Nadu, this movement took a violent form. The Central Government therefore agreed to continue English along with Hindi for official purposes, to respect regional sentiments and maintain national unity.
Source: How is federalism practised?, Language policy
The examiner wants two key points: (1) the demand from non-Hindi-speaking States (especially Tamil Nadu's violent agitation) and (2) the Central Government's accommodative response. Avoid writing about Sri Lanka or Belgium comparisons — they are not asked here. Always name Tamil Nadu specifically, as it is explicitly mentioned in the passage.