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Asian Language Families

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Asian Language Families covers the classification, distribution, and linguistic groups across Asia, including Tibeto-Burman, Austroasiatic, and tribal dialects. It tests understanding of regional demographics and cultural heritage. This topic frequently appears in UPSC Civil Services and State PSC general studies papers.

Tibeto Burman LanguagesAustroasiatic Language GroupTribal Languages of IndiaLinguistic Demographics of Asia

Asian Language Families Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Koreanic language spoken in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula?

  1. Korean

  2. Jeju

  3. Okinawan

  4. Yonaguni
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Korean is the official language of North Korea.

Multiple choice

Which Austroasiatic language is spoken in Cambodia?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Munda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Khmer is the official language of Cambodia and is spoken by over 15 million people.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Austroasiatic language spoken in Vietnam?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Munda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Vietnamese is the official language of Vietnam and is spoken by over 85 million people.

Multiple choice

Which Austroasiatic language is spoken in India?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Munda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Munda languages are spoken by over 10 million people in India, primarily in the states of Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Austroasiatic language spoken in Thailand?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Munda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mon is spoken by over 1 million people in Thailand, primarily in the provinces of Ratchaburi, Kanchanaburi, and Prachuap Khiri Khan.

Multiple choice

Which Austroasiatic language is spoken in Laos?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Munda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Khmer is spoken by over 1 million people in Laos, primarily in the provinces of Champasak and Attapeu.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Austroasiatic language spoken in Myanmar?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Munda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mon is spoken by over 1 million people in Myanmar, primarily in the states of Mon and Kayin.

Multiple choice

Which Austroasiatic language is spoken in Bangladesh?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Munda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Munda languages are spoken by over 1 million people in Bangladesh, primarily in the Chittagong Hill Tracts.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Austroasiatic language spoken in Nepal?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Munda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Munda languages are spoken by over 1 million people in Nepal, primarily in the Terai region.

Multiple choice

Which Austroasiatic language is spoken in Bhutan?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Munda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Munda languages are spoken by over 1 million people in Bhutan, primarily in the southern districts.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Austroasiatic language spoken in Sri Lanka?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Munda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

There are no Austroasiatic languages spoken in Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

Which Austroasiatic language is spoken in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Munda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Munda languages are spoken by over 100,000 people in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Austroasiatic language spoken in the Nicobar Islands?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Munda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Munda languages are spoken by over 100,000 people in the Nicobar Islands.

Multiple choice

Which Austroasiatic language is spoken in the Malay Peninsula?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Munda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mon is spoken by over 1 million people in the Malay Peninsula, primarily in the states of Perak, Selangor, and Johor.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Austroasiatic language spoken in the Philippines?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Munda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

There are no Austroasiatic languages spoken in the Philippines.