Languages Used in Religion in SAARC Countries

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Which language is primarily used in religious texts and rituals in India?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit is the primary language used in religious texts and rituals in India, particularly in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

What is the language of the Quran, the holy book of Islam?

  1. Arabic

  2. Persian

  3. Urdu

  4. Turkish


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arabic is the language of the Quran, the holy book of Islam, and is widely used in religious practices and teachings.

Which language is commonly used in religious ceremonies and texts in Pakistan?

  1. Urdu

  2. Punjabi

  3. Sindhi

  4. Balochi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urdu is the primary language used in religious ceremonies and texts in Pakistan, particularly in Islam.

What is the language of the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhism?

  1. Punjabi

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. Gurmukhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gurmukhi is the language of the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhism, and is widely used in religious ceremonies and teachings.

Which language is primarily used in religious texts and rituals in Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Newari

  4. Maithili


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sanskrit is the primary language used in religious texts and rituals in Nepal, particularly in Hinduism and Buddhism.

What is the language of the Tripitaka, the holy scriptures of Buddhism?

  1. Pali

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Chinese

  4. Tibetan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pali is the language of the Tripitaka, the holy scriptures of Buddhism, and is widely used in religious ceremonies and teachings.

Which language is commonly used in religious ceremonies and texts in Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Urdu

  3. Hindi

  4. Arabic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bengali is the primary language used in religious ceremonies and texts in Bangladesh, particularly in Islam.

What is the language of the Avesta, the holy book of Zoroastrianism?

  1. Avestan

  2. Persian

  3. Pahlavi

  4. Sogdian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Avestan is the language of the Avesta, the holy book of Zoroastrianism, and is used in religious ceremonies and teachings.

Which language is primarily used in religious texts and rituals in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Portuguese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sinhala is the primary language used in religious texts and rituals in Sri Lanka, particularly in Buddhism.

What is the language of the Rigveda, one of the four Vedas in Hinduism?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit is the language of the Rigveda, one of the four Vedas in Hinduism, and is considered a sacred language.

Which language is commonly used in religious ceremonies and texts in Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Tibetan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dzongkha is the primary language used in religious ceremonies and texts in Bhutan, particularly in Buddhism.

What is the language of the Pali Canon, the primary scriptures of Theravada Buddhism?

  1. Pali

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Chinese

  4. Tibetan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pali is the language of the Pali Canon, the primary scriptures of Theravada Buddhism, and is widely used in religious ceremonies and teachings.

Which language is primarily used in religious texts and rituals in the Maldives?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. Arabic

  3. Urdu

  4. English


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhivehi is the primary language used in religious texts and rituals in the Maldives, particularly in Islam.

What is the language of the Zend Avesta, the holy book of Zoroastrianism?

  1. Avestan

  2. Persian

  3. Pahlavi

  4. Sogdian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Avestan is the language of the Zend Avesta, the holy book of Zoroastrianism, and is used in religious ceremonies and teachings.

Which language is commonly used in religious ceremonies and texts in Afghanistan?

  1. Dari

  2. Pashto

  3. Uzbek

  4. Turkmen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dari is the primary language used in religious ceremonies and texts in Afghanistan, particularly in Islam.

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