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Why Urdu is the national language of Pakistan?
Urdu was the natural choice because it was Pakistan’s lingua franca, the only language spoken both in Eastern and Western provinces of Pakistan. Even today, Urdu is Pakistan’s lingua franca. It is spoken and understood in each and every region of the country, even in remotest areas, and hence the only choice.
Which language did Pakistan opt to become the national language in 1947?
Q: Why did Pakistan choose Urdu as its national language in 1947? [7] Ans: One of the reasons why Urdu became the national language in Pakistan is its long history. It was widely used in Mughal period and dates back as far as the sultans of Delhi.
When did Urdu become the official language of Pakistan?
1947
After the creation of Pakistan in 1947, Urdu was chosen to be the national language of the new country. Today Urdu is spoken in many countries around the world, including Britain, Canada, the USA, the Middle East and India. In fact there are more Urdu speakers in India than there are in Pakistan.
Why have regional languages been promoted by the Pakistani government since 1947?
Ans: One of the reasons was that it was felt by the Pakistan government that in order to preserve the work done by the famous writers and poets in different languages, the languages should be promoted. Works like of Munir Niazi, Atta Shad, Ashfaq Ahmad and others in areas of regional languages should be protected.
Is Urdu a Pakistani language?
Urdu: Urdu is the national language of Pakistan. It is a mixture of Persian, Arabic and various local languages. It is similar to Hindi but written in Arabic script.
What is Pakistan’s language?
Urdu
English
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Is Urdu the sweetest language?
An official language of six states of India, plus the national language of Pakistan, Urdu is spoken by over 200 million people in the world. All put together, Urdu has got the sweetness of languages like Bangla and Japanese, the ceremony and formality of the English language, and the elegance of the French language.
Why did Pakistan face a refugee problem in 1947?
LEVEL 3: Explains reasons, for example: During 1947, violence between Hindus and Muslims increased dramatically. Hindus and Sikhs, perhaps fearful of reprisals and a genuine desire to live in a Hindu nation, also contributed to the refugee problem by crossing from Pakistan to India.
Why did Pakistan distrust India so much?
(b) Why did Pakistan distrust India so much between 1971 and 1988? Relations became even worse when India suspected that Pakistan was training Sikh extremists and when Indira Gandhi was assassinated by a Sikh in 1984. Further, relations were strained by the on-going legacy of wars between the two countries.