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What is the origin of the name 'English'?
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
- It is derived from the name of the Angles, an ancient Germanic tribe (correct)
- It is linked to the Anglo-Saxon era
- It is a combination of 'engel' and 'land' in Old English
- It comes from the Latin word 'Anglicus'
Where is English not an official language?
Where is English not an official language?
- India
- Canada
- United States (correct)
- Ireland
What is the status of English in the United Nations?
What is the status of English in the United Nations?
- It is a co-official language (correct)
- It is a working language
- It is not recognized
- It is the primary language
Which language has the most native speakers after English?
Which language has the most native speakers after English?
Where is English the dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law?
Where is English the dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law?
What is the capital and the largest city of Nepal?
What is the capital and the largest city of Nepal?
Which mountain in Nepal is the highest point on Earth?
Which mountain in Nepal is the highest point on Earth?
During which period was the name 'Nepal' first recorded in texts from the Vedic period of the Indian subcontinent?
During which period was the name 'Nepal' first recorded in texts from the Vedic period of the Indian subcontinent?
Which country narrowly separates Nepal from Bangladesh?
Which country narrowly separates Nepal from Bangladesh?
What is the official language of Nepal?
What is the official language of Nepal?
What is the official language of Nepal?
What is the official language of Nepal?
Which country borders Nepal to the north?
Which country borders Nepal to the north?
Where is the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest, located?
Where is the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest, located?
In which geographical region is Nepal mainly situated?
In which geographical region is Nepal mainly situated?
During which period was the name 'Nepal' first recorded in texts?
During which period was the name 'Nepal' first recorded in texts?
Study Notes
Origin of English
- The origin of the name 'English' is not specified in the provided text.
English Language
- English is not an official language in some countries.
- English is one of the official languages of the United Nations.
Language Statistics
- Mandarin Chinese has the most native speakers after English.
English Language Dominance
- English is the dominant language in some countries for historical reasons, even if not explicitly defined by law.
Nepal
General Information
- The capital and largest city of Nepal is Kathmandu.
Geography
- The highest point on Earth, Mount Everest, is located in Nepal.
- Nepal is mainly situated in the Himalayan geographical region.
Borders
- Nepal is bordered by China to the north.
- India narrowly separates Nepal from Bangladesh.
Language
- The official language of Nepal is Nepali.
History
- The name 'Nepal' was first recorded in texts from the Vedic period of the Indian subcontinent.
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