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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 language is spoken by the Adi people?

  1. Nyishi

  2. Adi

  3. Apatan

  4. Tagin
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Adi is the language spoken by the Adi people, who are one of the largest ethnic groups in Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Apatani people?

  1. Nyishi

  2. Adi

  3. Apatan

  4. Tagin
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Apatan is the language spoken by the Apatani people, who are an indigenous group living in the Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Tagin people?

  1. Nyishi

  2. Adi

  3. Apatan

  4. Tagin
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tagin is the language spoken by the Tagin people, who are an indigenous group living in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Monpa people?

  1. Monpa

  2. Sherdukpen

  3. 珞巴语

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

Monpa is the language spoken by the Monpa people, who are an indigenous group living in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Sherdukpen people?

  1. Monpa

  2. Sherdukpen

  3. 珞巴语

  4. Adi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sherdukpen is the language spoken by the Sherdukpen people, who are an indigenous group living in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the珞巴语 people?

  1. Monpa

  2. Sherdukpen

  3. 珞巴语

  4. Adi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

珞巴语 is the language spoken by the珞巴语 people, who are an indigenous group living in the Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Adi people?

  1. Monpa

  2. Sherdukpen

  3. 珞巴语

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

Adi is the language spoken by the Adi people, who are one of the largest ethnic groups in Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Nocte people?

  1. Nocte

  2. Wancho

  3. Tangsa

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

Nocte is the language spoken by the Nocte people, who are an indigenous group living in the Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Wancho people?

  1. Nocte

  2. Wancho

  3. Tangsa

  4. Tutsa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Wancho is the language spoken by the Wancho people, who are an indigenous group living in the Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Tangsa people?

  1. Nocte

  2. Wancho

  3. Tangsa

  4. Tutsa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Tangsa is the language spoken by the Tangsa people, who are an indigenous group living in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Tutsa people?

  1. Nocte

  2. Wancho

  3. Tangsa

  4. Tutsa
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tutsa is the language spoken by the Tutsa people, who are an indigenous group living in the Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Digaru people?

  1. Miju

  2. Digaru

  3. Kaman

  4. Idu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Digaru is the language spoken by the Digaru people, who are an indigenous group living in the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Kaman people?

  1. Miju

  2. Digaru

  3. Kaman

  4. Idu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Kaman is the language spoken by the Kaman people, who are an indigenous group living in the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Idu people?

  1. Miju

  2. Digaru

  3. Kaman

  4. Idu
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Idu is the language spoken by the Idu people, who are an indigenous group living in the Dibang Valley district of Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language family does Austroasiatic belong to?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Indo-European

  3. Austronesian

  4. Dravidian
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Correct answer
Explanation

Austroasiatic is an independent language family, distinct from other major language families such as Sino-Tibetan, Indo-European, Austronesian, and Dravidian.