Official Languages of Nepal

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Which of the following is the official language of Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. Hindi

  3. English

  4. Sanskrit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nepali is the official language of Nepal, as declared by the Constitution of Nepal.

When was Nepali declared as the official language of Nepal?

  1. 1951

  2. 1962

  3. 1990

  4. 2008


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nepali was declared as the official language of Nepal in 1990, as per the Constitution of Nepal.

What percentage of the population of Nepal speaks Nepali?

  1. 44%

  2. 58%

  3. 64%

  4. 72%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Approximately 58% of the population of Nepal speaks Nepali as their first language.

Which other languages are recognized as national languages in Nepal?

  1. Maithili

  2. Bhojpuri

  3. Tharu

  4. Tamang


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Maithili, Bhojpuri, Tharu, and Tamang are all recognized as national languages in Nepal, along with Nepali.

How many languages are spoken in Nepal?

  1. 123

  2. 126

  3. 129

  4. 132


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are approximately 126 languages spoken in Nepal, belonging to various language families.

Which language family is the most widely spoken in Nepal?

  1. Indo-Aryan

  2. Tibeto-Burman

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Dravidian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indo-Aryan language family is the most widely spoken in Nepal, with Nepali being the most prominent language.

Which language is spoken by the largest ethnic group in Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Tharu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nepali is spoken by the largest ethnic group in Nepal, the Chhetris.

Which language is spoken in the Kathmandu Valley?

  1. Nepali

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

  4. Tharu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Newari is the language spoken in the Kathmandu Valley, which is the cultural and historical heart of Nepal.

Which language is spoken in the Terai region of Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Tharu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Maithili is the most widely spoken language in the Terai region of Nepal, which borders India.

Which language is spoken in the mountainous regions of Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. Tamang

  3. Tharu

  4. Sherpa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sherpa is the language spoken by the Sherpa people, who live in the mountainous regions of Nepal, including Mount Everest.

Which language is used in the education system of Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Sanskrit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nepali is the primary language used in the education system of Nepal, although English is also taught as a second language.

Which language is used in the media in Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Sanskrit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nepali is the primary language used in the media in Nepal, although English and Hindi are also used to some extent.

Which language is used in government and administration in Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Sanskrit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nepali is the primary language used in government and administration in Nepal, although English is also used in some cases.

Which language is used in the tourism industry in Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Sanskrit


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

English is the primary language used in the tourism industry in Nepal, as it is the international language of communication.

Which language is used in trade and commerce in Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. English

  3. Hindi

  4. Sanskrit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nepali is the primary language used in trade and commerce in Nepal, although English is also used to some extent.

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