GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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COUNTRY LANGUAGES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the official language of “Mauritius"?
A
Shona
B
German
C
English
D
Ndebele
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -English is the official language. French is extensively used and Creole is widely spoken. Asian languages also form part of the linguistic mosaic.

Detailed explanation-2: -Official Language of Mauritius Both French and English, which have long enjoyed greater social status, are favored in educational and professional settings. English is generally accepted as the official language of Mauritius as it is the language of government administration, the courts and business sector.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bhojpuri-A Regional Language of Mauritius It might be surprising to know that this North-Central Indian language is also spoken in Mauritius. 5.3% of Mauritians speak Bhojpuri. Termed as the most rapidly developing language in the world, Bhojpuri has a different dialect in Mauritius.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Hindi language is spoken in more than 20 countries outside India. Hindi-speaking countries excluding India are the US, Mauritius, South Africa, Yemen, Uganda, Singapore, Pakistan, Nepal and New Zealand.

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