What is the national language of Pakistan?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Pakistan Studies MCQ checks one syllabus fact. Candidates use it for NTS GAT General practice.
The question is: “What is the national language of Pakistan?”
The accepted answer is C. Urdu. Article 251 of the Constitution of Pakistan declares Urdu as the national language. English may be used for official purposes until arrangements are made for its replacement by Urdu.
- A. English
Why not A: English is an official language used in government, not the national language.
- B. Punjabi
Why not B: Punjabi is widely spoken regionally but is not the national language.
- C. Urdu ✓
- D. Sindhi
Why not D: Sindhi is a provincial language of Sindh.
Correct answer
C. Urdu
Explanation
Article 251 of the Constitution of Pakistan declares Urdu as the national language. English may be used for official purposes until arrangements are made for its replacement by Urdu.
Source: Constitution of Pakistan, Article 251
Tags: Constitution
Relevant exams: NTS GAT General
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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