Correct: C
The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution recognizes 22 major languages, showcasing India's incredibly rich linguistic diversity. These include Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Urdu, Assamese, Sanskrit, Kashmiri, Sindhi, Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali, Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, and Santali.