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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 is spoken in the Chin State of Myanmar?

  1. Chin

  2. Burmese

  3. Karen

  4. Mon
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chin is the language spoken in the Chin State of Myanmar. It is an endangered language facing various threats, including lack of speakers and language shift.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Naga people in Myanmar?

  1. Naga

  2. Burmese

  3. Karen

  4. Mon
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Naga is the language spoken by the Naga people in Myanmar. It is an endangered language facing various threats, including lack of speakers and language shift.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the Kayah State of Myanmar?

  1. Kayah

  2. Burmese

  3. Karen

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

Kayah is the language spoken in the Kayah State of Myanmar. It is an endangered language facing various threats, including lack of speakers and language shift.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Tibetan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is spoken by around 65% of the population. Nepali is also widely spoken in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Sanskrit

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

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is spoken by around 65% of the population. Nepali is also widely spoken in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Sanskrit

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

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is spoken by around 65% of the population. Nepali is also widely spoken in the country.

Multiple choice

What is the most common vowel in Austroasiatic languages?

  1. a

  2. e

  3. i

  4. o

  5. u
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The most common vowel in Austroasiatic languages is 'a'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following consonants is not found in any Austroasiatic language?

  1. p

  2. t

  3. k

  4. b

  5. d
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The consonant 'd' is not found in any Austroasiatic language.

Multiple choice

What is the most common syllable structure in Austroasiatic languages?

  1. CV

  2. CVC

  3. CVCC

  4. CCVC

  5. CCVCC
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The most common syllable structure in Austroasiatic languages is 'CVC'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a tone in Austroasiatic languages?

  1. high

  2. mid

  3. low

  4. rising

  5. falling
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The tone 'falling' is not found in Austroasiatic languages.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of glottalization in Austroasiatic languages?

  1. ejective

  2. implosive

  3. creaky voice

  4. breathy voice
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The type of glottalization 'breathy voice' is not found in Austroasiatic languages.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of affricate in Austroasiatic languages?

  1. tʃ

  2. dʒ

  3. ts

  4. dz
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The most common type of affricate in Austroasiatic languages is 'ts'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of fricative in Austroasiatic languages?

  1. f

  2. v

  3. s

  4. z

  5. ʃ
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The type of fricative 'ʃ' is not found in Austroasiatic languages.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of liquid in Austroasiatic languages?

  1. l

  2. r
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The most common type of liquid in Austroasiatic languages is 'l'.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of glide in Austroasiatic languages?

  1. w

  2. j

  3. h
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The type of glide 'h' is not found in Austroasiatic languages.