Verified past-paper data not yet uploaded
No verified paper has been uploaded for CSS Paper Arabic 2012 MCQs yet.
The MCQs below are drawn from the Arabic subject category.
Showing 781–790
of 899 MCQs
Page 79 / 90
781
Algeria recognizes Arabic and which other language as official?
Report
Correct Option
Explanation
Tamazight was recognized as a national language in 2002 and an official language in 2016.
782
Which of these is the sole official language of Saudi Arabia?
Report
Correct Option
Explanation
Arabic is the language of the Quran and the sole official language of the Kingdom.
783
The official language of Israel is:
Report
Correct Option
Explanation
Hebrew is the primary official language. Arabic has a 'special status' but is no longer listed as 'official' in the Basic Law (since 2018).
784
What is the official language of Egypt?
Report
Correct Option
Explanation
Modern Standard Arabic is the official language, while Egyptian Arabic is the spoken dialect.
785
The 'Macmillan Dictionary' was the first major learner's dictionary to:
Report
Correct Option
Explanation
In 2012, Macmillan announced it would phase out print dictionaries to focus on the constantly updating digital version.
786
Which Persian linguist is known as the 'father of Arabic grammar' for his book 'Al-Kitab'?
Report
Correct Option
Explanation
Sibawayh (8th century) wrote the first comprehensive book on Arabic grammar, which remains the authority on the subject.
787
The term 'Diglossia' refers to:
Report
Correct Option
Explanation
Classic examples include Arabic (Modern Standard vs. Dialect) or Swiss German (High German vs. Swiss German).
788
Which language uses an 'Abjad' writing system, where usually only consonants are written?
Report
Correct Option
Explanation
In Abjads like Arabic and Hebrew, long vowels may be written, but short vowels are typically omitted or indicated by diacritics.
789
In sociolinguistics, 'Diglossia' refers to:
Report
Correct Option
Explanation
A classic example is Arabic, where Modern Standard Arabic is used for writing/news (High), and local dialects are used for speaking (Low).
790
Maltese is the only Semitic language that is officially written in which script?
Report
Correct Option
Explanation
Maltese evolved from Siculo-Arabic but adopted the Latin alphabet due to European Catholic influence.
