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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 language family is the most widely spoken in the BIMSTEC countries?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Austroasiatic

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

The Indo-European language family is the most widely spoken in the BIMSTEC countries, with over 1.5 billion speakers. The major Indo-European languages spoken in the BIMSTEC countries include Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Sinhala.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Bangladesh?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Austroasiatic

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

The Indo-European language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Bangladesh, with over 160 million speakers. The major Indo-European languages spoken in Bangladesh include Bengali, Urdu, and English.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Myanmar?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Dravidian
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Sino-Tibetan language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Myanmar, with over 30 million speakers. The major Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in Myanmar include Burmese, Karen, and Kachin.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Nepal?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Austroasiatic

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

The Indo-European language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Nepal, with over 25 million speakers. The major Indo-European languages spoken in Nepal include Nepali, Maithili, and Bhojpuri.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Thailand?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Tai-Kadai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Tai-Kadai language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Thailand, with over 60 million speakers. The major Tai-Kadai languages spoken in Thailand include Thai, Lao, and Shan.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Bhutan?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Dravidian
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Sino-Tibetan language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Bhutan, with over 500,000 speakers. The major Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in Bhutan include Dzongkha, Tshangla, and Lhotshamkha.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the largest number of people in the Maldives?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Austroasiatic

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

The Indo-European language family is spoken by the largest number of people in the Maldives, with over 300,000 speakers. The major Indo-European languages spoken in the Maldives include Dhivehi and English.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Laos?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Tai-Kadai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Tai-Kadai language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Laos, with over 3 million speakers. The major Tai-Kadai languages spoken in Laos include Lao, Tai Lue, and Tai Dam.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Cambodia?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Tai-Kadai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Austroasiatic language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Cambodia, with over 15 million speakers. The major Austroasiatic languages spoken in Cambodia include Khmer, Mon, and Pear.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Vietnam?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Tai-Kadai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Austroasiatic language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Vietnam, with over 80 million speakers. The major Austroasiatic languages spoken in Vietnam include Vietnamese, Khmer, and Mon.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Myanmar?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Tai-Kadai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Sino-Tibetan language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Myanmar, with over 30 million speakers. The major Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in Myanmar include Burmese, Karen, and Kachin.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Thailand?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Tai-Kadai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Tai-Kadai language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Thailand, with over 60 million speakers. The major Tai-Kadai languages spoken in Thailand include Thai, Lao, and Shan.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Bhutan?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Dravidian
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Sino-Tibetan language family is spoken by the largest number of people in Bhutan, with over 500,000 speakers. The major Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in Bhutan include Dzongkha, Tshangla, and Lhotshamkha.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Onge people of the Middle Andaman Island?

  1. Jarawa

  2. Sentinelese

  3. Onge

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

The Onge language is spoken by the Onge people, an indigenous people of the Middle Andaman Island.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Jarawa people of the Middle Andaman Island?

  1. Jarawa

  2. Sentinelese

  3. Onge

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

The Jarawa language is spoken by the Jarawa people, an indigenous people of the Middle Andaman Island.