Languages Used in Education in SAARC Countries

Description: This quiz focuses on the languages used in education in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries. It aims to assess your knowledge about the official and widely spoken languages used for instruction and communication in schools and higher education institutions across these countries.
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Which language is the official language of Afghanistan and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools?

  1. Dari

  2. Pashto

  3. Uzbek

  4. Turkmen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dari is the official language of Afghanistan and is widely used in education, government, and media. It is also known as Farsi in Iran and Tajikistan.

In Bangladesh, which language is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools and higher education institutions?

  1. Bengali

  2. English

  3. Urdu

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bengali is the official language of Bangladesh and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools and higher education institutions. English is also widely used in education, particularly in higher education.

Which language is the official language of Bhutan and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Tibetan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools. Nepali is also widely spoken in Bhutan and is used as a medium of instruction in some schools.

In India, which language is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools and higher education institutions?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the official language of India and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools and higher education institutions in many states. English is also widely used in education, particularly in higher education and in some states.

Which language is the official language of the Maldives and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. English

  3. Arabic

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhivehi is the official language of the Maldives and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools. English is also widely used in education, particularly in higher education.

In Nepal, which language is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools and higher education institutions?

  1. Nepali

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Newari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nepali is the official language of Nepal and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools and higher education institutions. English is also widely used in education, particularly in higher education.

Which language is the official language of Pakistan and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools?

  1. Urdu

  2. English

  3. Punjabi

  4. Sindhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urdu is the official language of Pakistan and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools. English is also widely used in education, particularly in higher education.

In Sri Lanka, which language is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools and higher education institutions?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Arabic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools. Tamil is also widely used in education, particularly in schools in Tamil-speaking areas.

Which language is the official language of Bhutan and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Tibetan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools. Nepali is also widely spoken in Bhutan and is used as a medium of instruction in some schools.

In India, which language is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools and higher education institutions?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the official language of India and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools and higher education institutions in many states. English is also widely used in education, particularly in higher education and in some states.

Which language is the official language of the Maldives and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. English

  3. Arabic

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhivehi is the official language of the Maldives and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools. English is also widely used in education, particularly in higher education.

In Nepal, which language is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools and higher education institutions?

  1. Nepali

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Newari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nepali is the official language of Nepal and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools and higher education institutions. English is also widely used in education, particularly in higher education.

Which language is the official language of Pakistan and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools?

  1. Urdu

  2. English

  3. Punjabi

  4. Sindhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urdu is the official language of Pakistan and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools. English is also widely used in education, particularly in higher education.

In Sri Lanka, which language is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools and higher education institutions?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Arabic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools. Tamil is also widely used in education, particularly in schools in Tamil-speaking areas.

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