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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 of the following is an example of a classifier in an Austroasiatic language?

  1. The word 'book' in Vietnamese

  2. The word 'table' in Khmer

  3. The word 'chair' in Mon

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The words 'book' in Vietnamese, 'table' in Khmer, and 'chair' in Mon are all examples of classifiers in Austroasiatic languages.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a classifier in an Austroasiatic language?

  1. The word 'book' in Vietnamese

  2. The word 'table' in Khmer

  3. The word 'chair' in Mon

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The words 'book' in Vietnamese, 'table' in Khmer, and 'chair' in Mon are all examples of classifiers in Austroasiatic languages.