The three characteristics of language policy of India are as follows:

1.India is a multilingual country where people speak a number of languages. Hindi is an official language but 21 other languages are recognised as scheduled languages in the Indian Constitution.

2. Every state is free to promote its language and culture. Any candidate sitting for an exam of Central Government can write in any of the prescribed languages. State also have their own language.

3. Central government responded by retaining English as a link language to use of English along with Hindi for official purposes.

The three characteristics of language policy of India are as follows:

1.India is a multilingual country where people speak a number of languages. Hindi is an official language but 21 other languages are recognised as scheduled languages in the Indian Constitution.

2. Every state is free to promote its language and culture. Any candidate sitting for an exam of Central Government can write in any of the prescribed languages. State also have their own language.

3. Central government responded by retaining English as a link language to use of English along with Hindi for official purposes.