What is the new name of The National Language Authority (NLA)?

C. National Language Promotion Department

A. National Linguistic Council of Pakistan

B. National Language Development Authority

C. National Language Promotion Department

Urdu is considered a national language of Pakistan because ?

C. It coesities people from different linguistic backgrounds

A. It is the mother tongue of the majority

B. It was declared so by the British before partition

C. It coesities people from different linguistic backgrounds

D. It is the oldest language of the region

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11.
Major languages of FATA are _?
Correct Answer: A. Pashto
One-liner
The major language spoken in FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas) is Pashto.
12.
Past Paper MCQ
Which is the most widely spoken language in Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B. Punjabi
One-liner
The most widely spoken language in Pakistan is Punjabi, spoken by approximately 38-44% of the population as their mother tongue.
13.
On which of the following languages alphabets the Sindhi Language is based?
Correct Answer: D. Sansikrat
One-liner
The Sindhi language is based on the Sansikrat (Sanskrit) alphabet.
14.
Which language is dominantly spoken in Hunza region?
Correct Answer: D. Burushaski
One-liner
The dominant language spoken in the Hunza region is Burushaski.
15.
Who established the Academy of Punjab (Academy of Punjab)?
Correct Answer: A. Moulana Salahuddin Ahmed
One-liner
The Academy of Punjab was established by Moulana Salahuddin Ahmed.
16.
What is the new name of The National Language Authority (NLA)?
Correct Answer: C. National Language Promotion Department
One-liner
The National Language Authority (NLA) was renamed as the National Language Promotion Department.
17.
Sindhi language is a _ language:
Correct Answer: B. Oldest
One-liner
Sindhi is one of the oldest languages of the subcontinent, with roots tracing back to the ancient Indus Valley Civilization.
18.
What is the Language spoken in Muzaffarabad?
Correct Answer: B. Kashmiri
One-liner
The predominant language spoken in Muzaffarabad is Kashmiri.
19.
What is the National Language of AJK?
Correct Answer: A. Urdu
One-liner
The national language of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is Urdu.
20.
Urdu is considered a national language of Pakistan because ?
Correct Answer: C. It coesities people from different linguistic backgrounds
One-liner
Urdu is Pakistan's national language because it coesities (unites) people from different linguistic backgrounds as a lingua franca.

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