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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 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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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
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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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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 language family is predominant in the Indian Ocean Region?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Afro-Asiatic

  3. Austronesian

  4. Sino-Tibetan
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Explanation

The Indo-European language family, with branches such as Indo-Aryan and Iranian, is widely spoken in the Indian Ocean Region, including India, Pakistan, Iran, and Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice

Which East Indian language has been influenced by Chinese due to geographical proximity and cultural interactions?

  1. Bengali

  2. Odia

  3. Assamese

  4. Maithili
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Assamese has been influenced by Chinese due to geographical proximity and cultural interactions, resulting in the incorporation of loanwords and cultural elements.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a Mongolic loanword in a Uralic language?

  1. poro (Finnish)

  2. peura (Finnish)

  3. hirvi (Finnish)

  4. karhu (Finnish)
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Explanation

Poro (Finnish) is a Mongolic loanword, meaning 'reindeer'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an Austroasiatic language spoken in India?

  1. Munda

  2. Santali

  3. Ho

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Munda, Santali, and Ho are all Austroasiatic languages spoken in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major Austroasiatic language spoken in Southeast Asia?

  1. Khmer

  2. Vietnamese

  3. Mon

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Khmer, Vietnamese, and Mon are all major Austroasiatic languages spoken in Southeast Asia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major Austroasiatic language spoken in South Asia?

  1. Santali

  2. Ho

  3. Mundari

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Santali, Ho, and Mundari are all major Austroasiatic languages spoken in South Asia.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Bodo people of Assam?

  1. Bodo

  2. Dimasa

  3. Karbi

  4. Mising
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Explanation

Bodo is the language spoken by the Bodo people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Assam.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Dimasa people of Assam?

  1. Dimasa

  2. Karbi

  3. Mising

  4. Rabha
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Explanation

Dimasa is the language spoken by the Dimasa people, an ethnic group native to Assam.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Tiwa people of Assam?

  1. Tiwa

  2. Deori

  3. Sonowal Kachari

  4. Tai Phake
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Explanation

Tiwa is the language spoken by the Tiwa people, an ethnic group primarily found in Assam.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Sonowal Kachari people of Assam?

  1. Sonowal Kachari

  2. Tai Phake

  3. Ahom

  4. Khamti
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Explanation

Sonowal Kachari is the language spoken by the Sonowal Kachari people, an ethnic group found in Assam.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Tai Phake people of Assam?

  1. Tai Phake

  2. Ahom

  3. Khamti

  4. Singpho
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tai Phake is the language spoken by the Tai Phake people, an ethnic group originally from Myanmar but now found in Assam.