Which of the following is not a programming language?

MS-Excel is not a programming language. It is a spreadsheet application developed by Microsoft that is used to organize, calculate, analyze, and present data. Users can create worksheets, perform calculations using built-in formulas, generate charts, and manage large amounts of information. Therefore, Option A (MS-Excel) is the correct answer.

The remaining options are all recognized programming languages. BASIC (Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) was created to simplify programming for beginners and is often used for learning fundamental programming concepts. COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) is designed mainly for business, banking, and financial applications where reliable data processing is essential. C++ is a powerful, general-purpose programming language that supports both procedural and object-oriented programming and is widely used for software development, game development, operating systems, and embedded applications.

Key Point:

• MS-Excel: Spreadsheet application 


• BASIC: Programming language 


• COBOL: Programming language 


• C++: Programming language 

Exam Tip:

• In Programming MCQs, remember that applications (such as MS-Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint) are not programming languages, while BASIC, COBOL, C, C++, Java, Python, and JavaScript are programming languages.