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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 Vietnam?

  1. Khmer

  2. Vietnamese

  3. Mon

  4. Santali
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vietnamese is the Austroasiatic language spoken in Vietnam.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Khmer

  2. Vietnamese

  3. Mon

  4. Khmu
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Khmu is the Austroasiatic language spoken in Laos.

Multiple choice

Which language family does Manipuri belong to?

  1. Tibeto-Burman

  2. Kuki-Chin

  3. Naga

  4. Indo-Aryan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Manipuri belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family, which is one of the largest language families in the world and includes languages spoken in Tibet, Burma, and parts of South Asia.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Kom people of Manipur?

  1. Kom

  2. Kuki

  3. Chin

  4. Zomi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kom is the language spoken by the Kom people, who are an ethnic group primarily residing in Manipur.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Lamkang people of Manipur?

  1. Lamkang

  2. Naga

  3. Manipuri

  4. Meitei
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lamkang is the language spoken by the Lamkang people, who are one of the Naga tribes in Manipur.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Thadou people of Manipur?

  1. Thadou

  2. Kuki

  3. Chin

  4. Zomi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Thadou is the language spoken by the Thadou people, who are an ethnic group primarily residing in Manipur.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Kabui people of Manipur?

  1. Kabui

  2. Naga

  3. Manipuri

  4. Meitei
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kabui is the language spoken by the Kabui people, who are one of the Naga tribes in Manipur.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Rongmei people of Manipur?

  1. Rongmei

  2. Naga

  3. Manipuri

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

Rongmei is the language spoken by the Rongmei people, who are one of the Naga tribes in Manipur.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Zeliangrong people of Manipur?

  1. Zeliangrong

  2. Naga

  3. Manipuri

  4. Meitei
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Zeliangrong is the language spoken by the Zeliangrong people, who are one of the Naga tribes in Manipur.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the people of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Nicobarese

  2. Shompen

  3. Jarawa

  4. Onge
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nicobarese is spoken by the people of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the official language of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. English

  4. Hindi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of language family?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Afro-Asiatic

  3. Sino-Tibetan

  4. Austronesian
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Austronesian is not a type of language family, as it is a group of languages that are spoken in the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia, and which are not related to the other language families listed.

Multiple choice

Which language family do Tibeto-Burman languages belong to?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Dravidian
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tibeto-Burman languages are a branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family, which is one of the largest language families in the world.

Multiple choice

What is the geographical distribution of Tibeto-Burman languages?

  1. Central Asia

  2. South Asia

  3. Southeast Asia

  4. East Asia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tibeto-Burman languages are primarily spoken in South Asia, with significant concentrations in the Himalayan region, Myanmar, and parts of Northeast India.

Multiple choice

Which Tibeto-Burman language has the largest number of speakers?

  1. Burmese

  2. Tibetan

  3. Nepali

  4. Bodo
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Burmese, spoken in Myanmar, is the Tibeto-Burman language with the largest number of speakers, with over 30 million native speakers.