National Language | MCQs

Explanation

 Article 251 of the Constitution declares Urdu to be the national language of Pakistan.

The national bird of Pakistan Chukar

The national animal of Pakistan markhor
National fruit of Pakistan Mango
The national dish of Pakistan nihari
National flower of Pakistan jasmine

AGM 30.4.23

Explanation

Confusion

Urdu is the national language of Pakistan since 14 August 1947.

In 1954 Urdu and Bengali were declared the national language of Pakistan.

The 1973 Constitution recognizes Urdu as Pakistan’s only national language. 

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Urdu declared as official language In subcontinent in 1832

Explanation

Urdu is the national language and one of the official languages.

English is also an official language, used in government, legal, and educational contexts.

Explanation

The 1973 Constitution recognizes Urdu as Pakistan's only national language.

The 1973 Constitution contained:

•  280 articles
•  07 schedules with Objective Resolution.
• 12 chapters 

Effective date: 14 August 1973

Drafted by the Government of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

The Constitution declared Pakistan an Islamic Republic and Islam as the state religion.

Confusion

Urdu is the national language of Pakistan since 14 August 1947.

In 1954 Urdu and Bengali were declared the national languages of Pakistan.

The 1973 Constitution recognizes Urdu as Pakistan’s only national language. 

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Urdu declared as official language In the subcontinent in 1932

ND5-5-2023

Explanation

Explanation

According to the Nehru Report (1928), Hindi was proposed to be made the national language of India.

The report emphasized Hindi in the Devanagari script as a unifying language for the country.

The Nehru Report of 28 August 1928 was a memorandum to appeal for new dominion status and a federal set-up of government for the constitution of India.

Explanation

Urdu serves as a lingua franca, helping unite people across Pakistan's diverse regional languages.

It was chosen to promote national unity.

Urdu was declared Official Language of Pakistan under 251 article of the constitution 1973.

Explanation

The 1973 Constitution recognizes Urdu as Pakistan's only national language.

Article 251 of the Constitution says “arrangements shall be made for  being used for official and other purposes within next fifteen years”

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RY5022023

Explanation

پاکستان کے 1973 کے آئین میں اردو کو سرکاری طور پر پاکستان کی قومی زبان قرار دیا گیا تھا۔

اردو پاکستان کی قومی زبان ہے۔

یہ فارسی، عربی اور مختلف مقامی زبانوں کا مرکب ہے

ND7-1-2023

Explanation

On Oct 30, 2012, The National Language Authority (NLA) has been renamed as the National Language Promotion Department (NLPD) and was directly placed under the Ministry of National Heritage and Integration, due to which the designation of chairman was changed to DG and secretary to executive director.