PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA
COASTAL PLAINS
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Question
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Goan
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Konkani
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Marathi
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Kannada
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Detailed explanation-1: -Official Language Act, 1987 provides that Konkani shall be the Official Language where as, Marathi shall be used for all or any of the official purposes. On 20.8. 1992 Parliament of India by effecting the 78th amendment to the Constitution of India, Konkani has been included in VIII Schedule of Constitution of India.
Detailed explanation-2: -Konkani (Kōṅkaṇī) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Konkani people, primarily in the Konkan region, along the western coast of India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages mentioned in the Indian Constitution, and the official language of the Indian state of Goa.
Detailed explanation-3: -Along with being the official language of the Goa, Konkani is also the mother-tongue of all Goans. This beautiful language is widely spoken in the beach destinations of Goa. One of the most sought-after destinations in India, it is flocked by Indian and international nationals, in crazy numbers.