The correct answer is: a) Nepali, English, Hindi.
Sikkimese newspapers are published in a variety of languages, including Nepali, English, Hindi, Bhutia, and Lepcha. However, the most common languages used are Nepali, English, and Hindi. This is because Nepali is the official language of Sikkim, and English is the second official language. Hindi is also a widely spoken language in Sikkim, due to the large number of Hindi-speaking immigrants from India.
Bhutia and Lepcha are minority languages spoken by indigenous peoples of Sikkim. They are not as widely spoken as Nepali, English, and Hindi, but they are still used in some newspapers.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option a: Nepali, English, Hindi. This is the correct answer. Nepali is the official language of Sikkim, and English is the second official language. Hindi is also a widely spoken language in Sikkim, due to the large number of Hindi-speaking immigrants from India.
- Option b: Bhutia, Lepcha, English. Bhutia and Lepcha are minority languages spoken by indigenous peoples of Sikkim. They are not as widely spoken as Nepali, English, and Hindi, but they are still used in some newspapers.
- Option c: English, Tibetan, Nepali. Tibetan is not a widely spoken language in Sikkim. It is spoken by a small minority of people, mostly in the northern part of the state.
- Option d: Hindi, Urdu, English. Urdu is not a widely spoken language in Sikkim. It is spoken by a small minority of people, mostly in the eastern part of the state.