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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 language is spoken in the state of Sikkim and is closely related to Tibetan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Sikkimese

  3. Lepcha

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

Sikkimese, also known as Bhutia, is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Bhutia people, primarily in the state of Sikkim.

Multiple choice

Which language is a member of the Hmong-Mien language family?

  1. Mandarin

  2. Hmong

  3. Japanese

  4. Korean
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hmong is a member of the Hmong-Mien language family, which is spoken by ethnic groups in Southeast Asia.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hmong-Mien language spoken in Vietnam?

  1. Hmong Daw

  2. Hmong Njua

  3. Hmong Shi

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

Hmong Daw is the name of the Hmong-Mien language spoken in Vietnam.

Multiple choice

Which Hmong-Mien language is spoken in Laos?

  1. Hmong Njua

  2. Hmong Shi

  3. Hmong Xau

  4. Hmong Leng
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hmong Njua is the name of the Hmong-Mien language spoken in Laos.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hmong-Mien language spoken in Thailand?

  1. Hmong Shi

  2. Hmong Xau

  3. Hmong Leng

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

Hmong Shi is the name of the Hmong-Mien language spoken in Thailand.

Multiple choice

Which Hmong-Mien language is spoken in Myanmar?

  1. Hmong Xau

  2. Hmong Leng

  3. Hmong Don

  4. Hmong Khaw
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hmong Xau is the name of the Hmong-Mien language spoken in Myanmar.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hmong-Mien language spoken in Cambodia?

  1. Hmong Leng

  2. Hmong Don

  3. Hmong Khaw

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

Hmong Leng is the name of the Hmong-Mien language spoken in Cambodia.

Multiple choice

Which Hmong-Mien language is spoken in the United States?

  1. Hmong Don

  2. Hmong Khaw

  3. Hmong Dua

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

Hmong Don is the name of the Hmong-Mien language spoken in the United States.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hmong-Mien language spoken in France?

  1. Hmong Khaw

  2. Hmong Dua

  3. Hmong Shua

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

Hmong Khaw is the name of the Hmong-Mien language spoken in France.

Multiple choice

Which Hmong-Mien language is spoken in Australia?

  1. Hmong Dua

  2. Hmong Shua

  3. Hmong Paj

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

Hmong Dua is the name of the Hmong-Mien language spoken in Australia.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hmong-Mien language spoken in Canada?

  1. Hmong Shua

  2. Hmong Paj

  3. Hmong Lis

  4. Hmong Sa
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hmong Shua is the name of the Hmong-Mien language spoken in Canada.

Multiple choice

Which Hmong-Mien language is spoken in the United Kingdom?

  1. Hmong Paj

  2. Hmong Lis

  3. Hmong Sa

  4. Hmong Ze
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hmong Paj is the name of the Hmong-Mien language spoken in the United Kingdom.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hmong-Mien language spoken in Germany?

  1. Hmong Lis

  2. Hmong Sa

  3. Hmong Ze

  4. Hmong Moob
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hmong Lis is the name of the Hmong-Mien language spoken in Germany.

Multiple choice

Which Hmong-Mien language is spoken in Sweden?

  1. Hmong Sa

  2. Hmong Ze

  3. Hmong Moob

  4. Hmong Pua
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hmong Sa is the name of the Hmong-Mien language spoken in Sweden.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Thailand?

  1. Thai

  2. English

  3. Lao

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

Thai is the official language of Thailand and is spoken by the majority of the population.