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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

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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A Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Ahom people of Assam?

  1. Ahom

  2. Khamti

  3. Singpho

  4. Deori
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ahom is the language spoken by the Ahom people, a Tai-speaking ethnic group native to Assam.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Singpho people of Assam?

  1. Singpho

  2. Deori

  3. Sonowal Kachari

  4. Tai Phake
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Singpho is the language spoken by the Singpho people, an ethnic group found in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language family includes Chinese, Tibetan, and Burmese?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Afro-Asiatic

  4. Niger-Congo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Chinese, Tibetan, and Burmese are all members of the Sino-Tibetan language family.

Multiple choice

Which language family includes Malay, Indonesian, and Tagalog?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Austronesian

  4. Niger-Congo
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Malay, Indonesian, and Tagalog are all members of the Austronesian language family.

Multiple choice

The Hmong people, an indigenous community, primarily reside in which Southeast Asian countries?

  1. Vietnam

  2. Laos

  3. Thailand

  4. Myanmar
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Correct answer
Explanation

The Hmong people are an ethnic group native to the mountainous regions of Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar, known for their rich cultural traditions and colorful attire.