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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

Which Austroasiatic language is spoken in Malaysia?

  1. Vietnamese

  2. Khmer

  3. Mon

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

There are no Austroasiatic languages spoken in Malaysia.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Vietnamese

  2. Khmer

  3. Mon

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

There are no Austroasiatic languages spoken in Indonesia.

Multiple choice

Which Austroasiatic language is spoken in the Philippines?

  1. Vietnamese

  2. Khmer

  3. Mon

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

There are no Austroasiatic languages spoken in the Philippines.

Multiple choice

Which of the following language families is known for its tonal languages?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Afro-Asiatic

  3. Sino-Tibetan

  4. Austronesian

  5. Niger-Congo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Sino-Tibetan is known for its tonal languages, which are languages that use pitch to distinguish words.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of the ADB's regional office in Bangkok, Thailand?

  1. English

  2. Thai

  3. Lao

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

English is the official language of the ADB's regional office in Bangkok, Thailand.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Sharchopkha

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

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Lhotshampa people of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Sharchopkha

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

Lhotshamkha is a dialect of Nepali spoken by the Lhotshampa people of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Sharchop people of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Sharchopkha

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

Sharchopkha is a dialect of Tibetan spoken by the Sharchop people of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Bumthang people of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Bumthangkha

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

Bumthangkha is a dialect of Tibetan spoken by the Bumthang people of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Trongsa people of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Trongsa

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

Trongsa is a dialect of Tibetan spoken by the Trongsa people of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Kurtoe people of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Sharchopkha

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

Kurtoe is a dialect of Tibetan spoken by the Kurtoe people of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Ngalop people of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Sharchopkha

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

Ngalop is a dialect of Tibetan spoken by the Ngalop people of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Brokpa people of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Sharchopkha

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

Brokpa is a dialect of Tibetan spoken by the Brokpa people of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Lepcha people of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Sharchopkha

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

Lepcha is a language spoken by the Lepcha people of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Limbu people of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Sharchopkha

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

Limbu is a language spoken by the Limbu people of Bhutan.