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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.

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Asian Language Families Questions

Multiple choice

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

  1. Khmer

  2. Vietnamese

  3. Mon

  4. Santali
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Correct answer
Explanation

There are no Austroasiatic languages spoken in Korea.

Multiple choice

Which language family is Austroasiatic a part of?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Dravidian
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Austroasiatic is a distinct language family that is not related to Indo-European, Sino-Tibetan, or Dravidian.

Multiple choice

Where are Austroasiatic languages primarily spoken?

  1. Southeast Asia

  2. South Asia

  3. East Asia

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

Austroasiatic languages are primarily spoken in Southeast Asia, with some also found in South Asia and East Asia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an Austroasiatic language?

  1. Khmer

  2. Vietnamese

  3. Thai

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

Khmer is an Austroasiatic language spoken in Cambodia, while Vietnamese, Thai, and Burmese belong to other language families.

Multiple choice

What is the genetic classification of Austroasiatic languages?

  1. Isolates

  2. Macro-family

  3. Phylum

  4. Family
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Austroasiatic languages are classified as a language family, meaning they share a common ancestor.

Multiple choice

What is the most widely spoken Austroasiatic language?

  1. Khmer

  2. Vietnamese

  3. Mon

  4. Santali
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Vietnamese is the most widely spoken Austroasiatic language, with over 85 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which Austroasiatic language has the largest number of speakers in India?

  1. Santali

  2. Munda

  3. Ho

  4. Kharia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

What is the approximate number of Austroasiatic languages spoken worldwide?

  1. 100

  2. 200

  3. 300

  4. 400
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B Correct answer
Explanation

There are approximately 200 Austroasiatic languages spoken worldwide.

Multiple choice

Which Austroasiatic language is spoken in Thailand?

  1. Khmer

  2. Vietnamese

  3. Mon

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

Nyah Kur is an Austroasiatic language spoken in Thailand.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Khmer

  2. Vietnamese

  3. Mon

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

Khmer is the Austroasiatic language spoken in Cambodia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Munda

  2. Mon-Khmer

  3. Vietic

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

Japonic is not a branch of the Austroasiatic language family.

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
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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 Tangkhul Naga people of Manipur?

  1. Tangkhul

  2. Naga

  3. Manipuri

  4. Meitei
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A Correct answer
Explanation

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