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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

How do we say “Hello” in Burmese?

  1. Pargalamin

  2. Chit tel

  3. Salamat

  4. Mingalabar
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mingalabar is the formal and most common way to say hello in Burmese. Chit tel means 'I love you' in Burmese, while Salamat is 'thank you' or 'hello' in Tagalog.

Multiple choice

The two main ethnic groups of Sri Lanka are?

  1. the Sinhalese and the Tamils

  2. The Sherpas and the Tibeto-Nepalese

  3. the Sharchops and the Gurung

  4. the Bhote and the Licchavi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka has historically been between the Sinhalese majority and the Tamil minority.

Multiple choice

Bangladesh

  1. Bangladeshian

  2. Bangladese

  3. Bangladese

  4. Bangladeshi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The demonym for a person or thing from Bangladesh is 'Bangladeshi'.

Multiple choice

Which language family is the third most widely spoken in India?

  1. Austroasiatic

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Afro-Asiatic

  4. Tai-Kadai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Austroasiatic language family is the third most widely spoken in India, with over 5% of the population speaking an Austroasiatic language.

Multiple choice

Which language family is the fourth most widely spoken in India?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Afro-Asiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

  4. Hmong-Mien
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sino-Tibetan language family is the fourth most widely spoken in India, with over 2% of the population speaking a Sino-Tibetan language.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Adi people?

  1. Nyishi

  2. Adi

  3. Apatan

  4. Tagin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.