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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 countries besides Cambodia use the Khmer script?

  1. Thailand

  2. Laos

  3. Vietnam

  4. Myanmar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Khmer script is also used in Thailand, particularly in the northeastern region near the Cambodian border.

Multiple choice

Which language 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 language is widely used in government in Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. English

  4. Hindi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dzongkha is widely used in government in Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which language family is dominant in the Indian Ocean region?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Austronesian

  3. Afro-Asiatic

  4. Sino-Tibetan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Austronesian language family is the dominant language family in the Indian Ocean region, with languages such as Malagasy, Indonesian, and Malay being widely spoken.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages has been influenced by Laotian?

  1. Thai

  2. Vietnamese

  3. Burmese

  4. Khmer
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Thai is a Tai-Kadai language spoken in Thailand and Laos. It has been influenced by Laotian in terms of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Shan

  2. Khmer

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Burmese
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Shan is a Tai-Kadai language spoken in Myanmar and Thailand. It is closely related to Laotian in terms of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages has borrowed the most words from Laotian?

  1. Thai

  2. Shan

  3. Khmer

  4. Vietnamese
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Thai has borrowed a significant number of words from Laotian, especially in the areas of food, culture, and religion.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages has been influenced by Laotian in terms of grammar?

  1. Thai

  2. Shan

  3. Khmer

  4. Vietnamese
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Thai has been influenced by Laotian in terms of grammar, particularly in the use of particles and classifiers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages has been influenced by Laotian in terms of pronunciation?

  1. Thai

  2. Shan

  3. Khmer

  4. Vietnamese
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Thai has been influenced by Laotian in terms of pronunciation, particularly in the use of tones.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages has been influenced by Laotian in terms of vocabulary?

  1. Thai

  2. Shan

  3. Khmer

  4. Vietnamese
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Thai has been influenced by Laotian in terms of vocabulary, particularly in the areas of food, culture, and religion.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages has been influenced by Laotian in terms of grammar?

  1. Thai

  2. Shan

  3. Khmer

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

Thai has been influenced by Laotian in terms of grammar, particularly in the use of particles and classifiers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages has been influenced by Laotian in terms of pronunciation?

  1. Thai

  2. Shan

  3. Khmer

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

Thai has been influenced by Laotian in terms of pronunciation, particularly in the use of tones.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages has been influenced by Laotian in terms of vocabulary?

  1. Thai

  2. Shan

  3. Khmer

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

Thai has been influenced by Laotian in terms of vocabulary, particularly in the areas of food, culture, and religion.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages has been influenced by Laotian in terms of grammar?

  1. Thai

  2. Shan

  3. Khmer

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

Thai has been influenced by Laotian in terms of grammar, particularly in the use of particles and classifiers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages has been influenced by Laotian in terms of pronunciation?

  1. Thai

  2. Shan

  3. Khmer

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

Thai has been influenced by Laotian in terms of pronunciation, particularly in the use of tones.