Languages Used in Websites in SAARC Countries

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Which language is most commonly used in websites in SAARC countries?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

English is the most commonly used language in websites in SAARC countries due to its global dominance and widespread use as a lingua franca.

Which SAARC country has the highest percentage of websites in its national language?

  1. Bangladesh

  2. India

  3. Nepal

  4. Pakistan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bangladesh has the highest percentage of websites in its national language, Bengali, due to the government's strong emphasis on promoting the use of Bengali in digital spaces.

Which language is used in the majority of websites in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

English is used in the majority of websites in India due to its status as an official language and its widespread use in business, education, and government.

Which language is used in the majority of websites in Pakistan?

  1. Urdu

  2. English

  3. Punjabi

  4. Sindhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urdu is used in the majority of websites in Pakistan due to its status as the national language and its widespread use in media, education, and government.

Which language is used in the majority of websites in Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. English

  3. Newari

  4. Maithili


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nepali is used in the majority of websites in Nepal due to its status as the national language and its widespread use in media, education, and government.

Which language is used in the majority of websites in Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. English

  3. Sylheti

  4. Chittagonian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bengali is used in the majority of websites in Bangladesh due to its status as the national language and its widespread use in media, education, and government.

Which language is used in the majority of websites in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sinhala is used in the majority of websites in Sri Lanka due to its status as the national language and its widespread use in media, education, and government.

Which language is used in the majority of websites in Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. English

  3. Nepali

  4. Sanskrit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dzongkha is used in the majority of websites in Bhutan due to its status as the national language and its widespread use in media, education, and government.

Which language is used in the majority of websites in the Maldives?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. English

  3. Arabic

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhivehi is used in the majority of websites in the Maldives due to its status as the national language and its widespread use in media, education, and government.

Which language is used in the majority of websites in Afghanistan?

  1. Dari

  2. Pashto

  3. Uzbek

  4. Turkmen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dari is used in the majority of websites in Afghanistan due to its status as the official language and its widespread use in media, education, and government.

Which language is used in the majority of websites in the SAARC region as a whole?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Urdu

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

English is used in the majority of websites in the SAARC region as a whole due to its global dominance and widespread use as a lingua franca.

What are some of the factors that influence the choice of language used in websites in SAARC countries?

  1. Government policies

  2. Cultural factors

  3. Economic factors

  4. Technological factors


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The choice of language used in websites in SAARC countries is influenced by a combination of factors, including government policies, cultural factors, economic factors, and technological factors.

How can governments promote the use of local languages in websites in SAARC countries?

  1. Providing incentives to website owners

  2. Developing language-specific digital resources

  3. Promoting digital literacy in local languages

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Governments can promote the use of local languages in websites in SAARC countries by providing incentives to website owners, developing language-specific digital resources, and promoting digital literacy in local languages.

What are some of the challenges faced in promoting the use of local languages in websites in SAARC countries?

  1. Lack of digital content in local languages

  2. Limited technical expertise in local languages

  3. Resistance from website owners

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the challenges faced in promoting the use of local languages in websites in SAARC countries include lack of digital content in local languages, limited technical expertise in local languages, and resistance from website owners.

What are some of the benefits of promoting the use of local languages in websites in SAARC countries?

  1. Preserving cultural heritage

  2. Promoting social inclusion

  3. Boosting economic growth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting the use of local languages in websites in SAARC countries can help preserve cultural heritage, promote social inclusion, and boost economic growth.

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