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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

What is the approximate number of endangered languages in Bangladesh?

  1. 5

  2. 10

  3. 15

  4. 20
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C Correct answer
Explanation

There are approximately 15 endangered languages in Bangladesh, according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger.

Multiple choice

Which of the following endangered languages is spoken in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region?

  1. Marma

  2. Chakma

  3. Tanchangya

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Marma, Chakma, and Tanchangya are all endangered languages spoken by indigenous communities living in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region of Bangladesh. They belong to the Tibeto-Burman language family.

Multiple choice

Which of the following endangered languages is spoken in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh?

  1. Sylheti

  2. Manipuri

  3. Bishnupriya Manipuri

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sylheti, Manipuri, and Bishnupriya Manipuri are all endangered languages spoken in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh. Sylheti is a dialect of Bengali, while Manipuri and Bishnupriya Manipuri belong to the Tibeto-Burman language family.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the endangered language spoken by the Oraon people living in the northern districts of Bangladesh?

  1. Kurukh

  2. Santali

  3. Munda

  4. Ho
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kurukh is the endangered language spoken by the Oraon people living in the northern districts of Bangladesh. It belongs to the Dravidian language family.

Multiple choice

Which of the following endangered languages is spoken in the Barisal region of Bangladesh?

  1. Kharia

  2. Munda

  3. Ho

  4. Santhali
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kharia is the endangered language spoken by the Kharia people living in the Barisal region of Bangladesh. It belongs to the Austroasiatic language family.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the endangered language spoken by the Garo people living in the northern districts of Bangladesh?

  1. Garo

  2. Hajong

  3. Tripuri

  4. Koch
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Garo is the endangered language spoken by the Garo people living in the northern districts of Bangladesh. It belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family.

Multiple choice

Which of the following endangered languages is spoken in the Rangpur region of Bangladesh?

  1. Koch

  2. Hajong

  3. Tripuri

  4. Garo
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Koch is the endangered language spoken by the Koch people living in the Rangpur region of Bangladesh. It belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the endangered language spoken by the Chakma people living in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region of Bangladesh?

  1. Chakma

  2. Marma

  3. Tanchangya

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

Chakma is the endangered language spoken by the Chakma people living in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region of Bangladesh. It belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family.

Multiple choice

Which of the following endangered languages is spoken in the Mymensingh region of Bangladesh?

  1. Hajong

  2. Garo

  3. Tripuri

  4. Koch
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hajong is the endangered language spoken by the Hajong people living in the Mymensingh region of Bangladesh. It belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the endangered language spoken by the Tanchangya people living in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region of Bangladesh?

  1. Tanchangya

  2. Marma

  3. Chakma

  4. Tripuri
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tanchangya is the endangered language spoken by the Tanchangya people living in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region of Bangladesh. It belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family.

Multiple choice

Which of the following endangered languages is spoken in the Dhaka region of Bangladesh?

  1. Hajong

  2. Garo

  3. Tripuri

  4. Koch
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hajong is the endangered language spoken by the Hajong people living in the Dhaka region of Bangladesh. It belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family.

Multiple choice

Which language family does the Great Andamanese Family belong to?

  1. Austroasiatic

  2. Austronesian

  3. Sino-Tibetan

  4. Dravidian
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Great Andamanese Family is a branch of the Austroasiatic language family, which is spoken in Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia.

Multiple choice

To which language family does Nicobarese belong?

  1. Austroasiatic

  2. Dravidian

  3. Indo-Aryan

  4. Sino-Tibetan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nicobarese is a member of the Austroasiatic language family, which includes languages spoken in Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia.

Multiple choice

Is Nicobarese an endangered language?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Not sure
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nicobarese is considered an endangered language due to its small number of speakers and the influence of other languages.

Multiple choice

Is Nicobarese influenced by other languages spoken in the region?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Not sure
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nicobarese has been influenced by other languages spoken in the region, including Hindi, Tamil, and English.