GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many major languages are there?
A
3
B
25
C
6
D
15
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. The correct interpretation and translation of these six languages, in both spoken and written form, is very important to the work of the Organization, because this enables clear and concise communication on issues of global importance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ever wondered what the most widely spoken languages are in the world? Although there are currently more than 7, 000 languages, more than half of the world’s population speak 23 of them only.

Detailed explanation-3: -As of today, the Indian constitution recognizes 22 major languages of India in what is known as “the 8th Schedule” of the Constitution. They also happen to be the major literary languages in India, with a considerable volume of writing in them.

Detailed explanation-4: -Over 7000 languages are spoken across the world today. Chinese, the language with the most native speakers, has 13 variations, whilst Similarly, Arabic has 20 variations, reflecting the wide range of countries and cultures it is spoken in.

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