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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which bank won the the first prize in the implementation of Official Language Policy in the western region for the year 2015-2016
A
Indian Bank
B
SBI
C
Central Bank
D
Canara Bank
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Central Bank of India has been awarded First Prize for excellent implementation of Official Language Policy of Government of India in Mumbai Metro area for the year 2015 2016.

Detailed explanation-2: -Subject: Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar Yojna for In–house Hindi journals published by the Ministries/ Departments of the Central Government / Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous Bodies/Headquarters of the Government Sector Banks and Financial Institutions in the year 2016-17 (financial year).

Detailed explanation-3: -The Rajbhasha Gaurav Puraskar is given for writing a book or excellent article by any citizen of India in the Hindi language. This award is given to encourage the writing of Hindi language books related to technical / science.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar is the highest award given by the Government of India in the field of official language implementation.

Detailed explanation-5: -However, article 343(1) of the Indian constitution specifically mentions that, “The official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari script.

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