Languages of the Commonwealth of Nations by Country

Description: Test your knowledge about the languages spoken in various countries that are part of the Commonwealth of Nations.
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Which language is predominantly spoken in Australia?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. Mandarin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

English is the official language of Australia and is spoken by the majority of the population.

What is the primary language spoken in Canada?

  1. English

  2. French

  3. Spanish

  4. Portuguese


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Canada has two official languages: English and French. Both languages are widely spoken across the country.

Which language is commonly used in India, a member of the Commonwealth?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

  4. Bengali


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Hindi is the official language of India, while English is an associate official language. Both languages are widely used in government, education, and media.

What is the official language of Jamaica?

  1. English

  2. Spanish

  3. French

  4. Patois


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

English is the official language of Jamaica, a legacy of British colonization.

Which language is predominantly spoken in Kenya?

  1. English

  2. Swahili

  3. Kikuyu

  4. Luo


Correct Option:
Explanation:

English is the official language of Kenya, while Swahili is a national language and widely spoken as a lingua franca.

What is the primary language used in Malaysia?

  1. Malay

  2. English

  3. Chinese

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Malay is the official language of Malaysia and is used in government, education, and media.

Which language is commonly spoken in New Zealand?

  1. English

  2. Maori

  3. Samoan

  4. Tongan


Correct Option:
Explanation:

English is the official language of New Zealand, while Maori is an indigenous language that is also recognized as an official language.

What is the predominant language in Nigeria?

  1. English

  2. Hausa

  3. Yoruba

  4. Igbo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

English is the official language of Nigeria, a legacy of British colonization.

Which language is widely spoken in Pakistan?

  1. Urdu

  2. English

  3. Punjabi

  4. Sindhi


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Urdu is the national language of Pakistan, while English is an official language used in government, education, and media.

What is the primary language used in Singapore?

  1. English

  2. Mandarin

  3. Malay

  4. Tamil


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Singapore has four official languages: English, Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. All four languages are used in government, education, and media.

Which language is predominantly spoken in South Africa?

  1. English

  2. Afrikaans

  3. Zulu

  4. Xhosa


Correct Option:
Explanation:

English and Afrikaans are the two official languages of South Africa, with English being the most widely spoken.

What is the official language of Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Sinhala and Tamil are the two official languages of Sri Lanka, representing the country's two main ethnic groups.

Which language is commonly used in Tanzania?

  1. English

  2. Swahili

  3. Sukuma

  4. Nyamwezi


Correct Option:
Explanation:

English is the official language of Tanzania, while Swahili is a national language and widely spoken as a lingua franca.

What is the primary language spoken in Trinidad and Tobago?

  1. English

  2. Spanish

  3. French

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

English is the official language of Trinidad and Tobago, a legacy of British colonization.

Which language is predominantly used in Uganda?

  1. English

  2. Luganda

  3. Swahili

  4. Kikuyu


Correct Option:
Explanation:

English is the official language of Uganda, while Luganda is a widely spoken Bantu language.

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