Official Languages of Sri Lanka

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What are the two official languages of Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala and Tamil

  2. Sinhala and English

  3. Tamil and English

  4. English and Portuguese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sinhala and Tamil are the two official languages of Sri Lanka, as recognized by the Constitution of Sri Lanka.

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Portuguese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sinhala is spoken by the majority of the population in Sri Lanka, with approximately 74% of the population speaking Sinhala as their first language.

Which language is spoken by the largest minority group in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Portuguese


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tamil is spoken by the largest minority group in Sri Lanka, with approximately 18% of the population speaking Tamil as their first language.

When did Sri Lanka adopt Sinhala and Tamil as its official languages?

  1. 1948

  2. 1956

  3. 1972

  4. 1987


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sri Lanka adopted Sinhala and Tamil as its official languages in 1972, with the adoption of the new Constitution of Sri Lanka.

What is the status of English in Sri Lanka?

  1. Official language

  2. National language

  3. Link language

  4. Foreign language


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

English is used as a link language in Sri Lanka, facilitating communication between different language groups.

Which language is used in the education system in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala only

  2. Tamil only

  3. English only

  4. Sinhala, Tamil, and English


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sinhala, Tamil, and English are all used in the education system in Sri Lanka, with the medium of instruction varying depending on the region and school.

What is the status of minority languages in Sri Lanka?

  1. Recognized and protected

  2. Not recognized or protected

  3. Partially recognized and protected

  4. Discriminated against


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Minority languages in Sri Lanka are recognized and protected by the Constitution, which guarantees the right to use and promote one's own language.

Which language is used in the media in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala only

  2. Tamil only

  3. English only

  4. Sinhala, Tamil, and English


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sinhala, Tamil, and English are all used in the media in Sri Lanka, with different media outlets catering to different language groups.

What is the status of the Sinhala language in Sri Lanka?

  1. Official language

  2. National language

  3. Both official and national language

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sinhala is both an official language and a national language in Sri Lanka, as recognized by the Constitution.

What is the status of the Tamil language in Sri Lanka?

  1. Official language

  2. National language

  3. Both official and national language

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil is an official language in Sri Lanka, as recognized by the Constitution, but it is not a national language.

Which language is used in government and official documents in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala only

  2. Tamil only

  3. English only

  4. Sinhala and Tamil


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sinhala and Tamil are both used in government and official documents in Sri Lanka, as recognized by the Constitution.

What is the status of English in the education system in Sri Lanka?

  1. Compulsory subject

  2. Optional subject

  3. Not taught

  4. Varies depending on the school


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

English is an optional subject in the education system in Sri Lanka, with students having the choice to study English as a second language.

What is the status of minority languages in the media in Sri Lanka?

  1. Recognized and promoted

  2. Not recognized or promoted

  3. Partially recognized and promoted

  4. Discriminated against


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Minority languages in Sri Lanka are recognized and promoted in the media, with some media outlets catering specifically to minority language groups.

What is the future of the official languages in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala and Tamil will continue to be the official languages

  2. English will become the sole official language

  3. A new language will be adopted as the official language

  4. The status of the official languages will change


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sinhala and Tamil are likely to continue to be the official languages of Sri Lanka in the foreseeable future, as they are deeply rooted in the country's history and culture.

What are some of the challenges faced in promoting the official languages in Sri Lanka?

  1. Lack of resources

  2. Political interference

  3. Language discrimination

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Promoting the official languages in Sri Lanka faces challenges such as lack of resources, political interference, and language discrimination.

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