GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

COUNTRY LANGUAGES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the official language of “Singapore"?
A
Malay
B
Arabic
C
French
D
Estonian
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In Singapore four languages–Malay, Chinese, Tamil and English–are official and equal languages. Malay is our common language and it is our National Language. It is the easiest language of all communities to learn.

Detailed explanation-2: -Malay (/məˈleɪ/; Malay: Bahasa Melayu, Jawi: , Rencong: ) is an Austronesian language that is an official language of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, and that is also spoken in East Timor and parts of the Philippines and Thailand.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Malay language in Singapore The Malay used in Singapore is known as Bahasa Melayu, mostly spoken by the Malay community who make up about 13% of the national population. Malay in Singapore is written in roman alphabets known as Rumi, and the script form is rarely used.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mandarin. The majority of Singapore’s population has roots in China, and as such, Mandarin is the officially recognized Chinese language. This is mostly the result of an intentional effort to standardize languages spoken in Singapore.

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