Which is the most widely spoken language in the world by number of native speakers?
A
English
B
Spanish
C
Mandarin Chinese
D
Hindi
Correct Answer: Option C — Mandarin Chinese
Explanation:
Mandarin Chinese has the highest number of native speakers in the world with over 900 million people. It is the official language of China and Taiwan and is also spoken in Singapore and other communities worldwide. English leads in total speakers including second-language users.