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प्रश्न
A survey was conducted to find out the number of speakers of various languages in the world. The chart below reflects the same. Analyze this chart and write an analytical paragraph in about 120 words by selecting features that support your analysis.
उत्तर
The bar chart represents the most spoken languages globally, highlighting the number of native speakers in millions. Mandarin tops the chart with the highest number of speakers, crossing the 900 million mark, reflecting China's vast population. English and Hindustani follow, indicating their widespread use not only by native speakers but as second languages worldwide.
Spanish and Russian are next, showcasing their dominance in Latin America and Eastern Europe/Central Asia, respectively. Arabic's prominence speaks to the wide expanse of the Arab world, while Bengali reflects the large population of Bangladesh combined with West Bengal in India. Portuguese's significant count can be attributed to Brazil's population as well as Portugal and other Lusophone countries.
Malay-Indonesian and French round out the list, indicating their regional influence and the legacy of colonial history that has expanded their reach. This linguistic distribution hints at the cultural and geopolitical influence these languages hold, with many being official languages in multiple countries and key in global commerce, media, and diplomacy.
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