Which language does the constitution name as the state language, with Russian used officially in state bodies on an equal basis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Kazakh
- Step 1: The constitution addresses language in its first articles. Step 2. Kazakh belongs to the Kipchak branch of the Turkic family. Answer: Kazakh. Why not the others: The others are languages of neighbours or of minorities.
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