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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 Austroasiatic language spoken in India?

  1. Santali

  2. Mundari

  3. Ho

  4. Bhumij
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Explanation

Santali is the largest Austroasiatic language spoken in India, with over 7 million speakers.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Santali

  4. Mundari
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Khmer is the official language of Cambodia and is spoken by over 16 million people worldwide.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Vietnamese

  2. Khmer

  3. Mon

  4. Santali
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. Lao

  2. Khmer

  3. Mon

  4. Santali
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Explanation

Lao is the official language of Laos and is spoken by over 7 million people worldwide.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Thai

  2. Khmer

  3. Mon

  4. Santali
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Explanation

Thai is the official language of Thailand and is spoken by over 60 million people worldwide.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Burmese

  2. Khmer

  3. Mon

  4. Santali
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Explanation

Burmese is the official language of Myanmar and is spoken by over 30 million people worldwide.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is not influenced by Cambodian?

  1. Mon

  2. Khmer

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Thai
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Thai is a Tai-Kadai language, while Mon, Khmer, and Vietnamese are Austroasiatic languages. Cambodian is also an Austroasiatic language, so it has influenced the development of Mon, Khmer, and Vietnamese.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is most closely related to Cambodian?

  1. Mon

  2. Khmer

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Thai
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Explanation

Mon is the closest relative of Cambodian. It is also an Austroasiatic language and is spoken in Myanmar and Thailand.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Cambodian alphabet?

  1. Devanagari

  2. Khmer

  3. Thai

  4. Lao
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Cambodian alphabet is called Khmer. It is an abugida, which means that each consonant has an inherent vowel sound. Khmer is also used to write Mon and Pali.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is not spoken in Cambodia?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Thai
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Thai is not spoken in Cambodia. It is the official language of Thailand.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Cambodian language?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Thai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Cambodian language is called Khmer. It is an Austroasiatic language and is spoken by over 15 million people in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in Cambodia?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Thai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Khmer is the official language of Cambodia. It is spoken by over 15 million people in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is not spoken in Cambodia?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Thai
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Thai is not spoken in Cambodia. It is the official language of Thailand.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Cambodian language?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Thai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Cambodian language is called Khmer. It is an Austroasiatic language and is spoken by over 15 million people in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in Cambodia?

  1. Khmer

  2. Mon

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Thai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Khmer is the official language of Cambodia. It is spoken by over 15 million people in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.