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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

What is the most common type of consonant cluster in Austroasiatic languages?

  1. CC

  2. CCC

  3. CCCC
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The most common type of consonant cluster in Austroasiatic languages is 'CC'.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the ancient language spoken in the Kingdom of Aksum?

  1. Ge'ez

  2. Amharic

  3. Tigrinya

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

Ge'ez, an ancient Ethiopian language, was spoken in the Kingdom of Aksum.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Sanskrit

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

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which language family is the most widely spoken in Bangladesh?

  1. Indo-Aryan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tibeto-Burman

  4. Dravidian
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indo-Aryan language family is the most widely spoken in Bangladesh, with Bengali being the dominant language.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages belongs to the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Bengali

  2. Santali

  3. Burmese

  4. Nepali
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Santali is an Austroasiatic language spoken in Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family?

  1. Bengali

  2. Santali

  3. Burmese

  4. Nepali
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Burmese is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Bengali

  2. Santali

  3. Burmese

  4. Marma
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Marma is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Bengali

  2. Santali

  3. Burmese

  4. Sylheti
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sylheti is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the Rajshahi region of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Santali

  3. Burmese

  4. Rajshahi
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rajshahi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Rajshahi region of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the Khulna region of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Santali

  3. Burmese

  4. Khulna
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Khulna is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Khulna region of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Bengali

  2. Santali

  3. Burmese

  4. Barisal
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Barisal is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Barisal region of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Bengali

  2. Santali

  3. Burmese

  4. Dhaka
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dhaka is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Dhaka region of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Bengali

  2. Santali

  3. Burmese

  4. Mymensingh
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mymensingh is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Mymensingh region of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Bengali

  2. Santali

  3. Burmese

  4. Rangpur
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rangpur is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Rangpur region of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is spoken in the Bogra region of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Santali

  3. Burmese

  4. Bogra
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bogra is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in the Bogra region of Bangladesh.