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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 is spoken by the Rohingya people of Myanmar?

  1. Rohingya

  2. Burmese

  3. Bengali

  4. Rakhine
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Rohingya is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Rohingya people of Myanmar. It is one of the most endangered languages in the world, with only a few hundred thousand speakers remaining.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Chakma people of Bangladesh?

  1. Chakma

  2. Bengali

  3. Sylheti

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

Chakma is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Chakma people of Bangladesh. It is one of the most endangered languages in the country, with only a few thousand speakers remaining.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Limbu people of Nepal?

  1. Limbu

  2. Nepali

  3. Tamang

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

Limbu is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Limbu people of Nepal. It is one of the most endangered languages in the country, with only a few thousand speakers remaining.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Tamang people of Nepal?

  1. Tamang

  2. Nepali

  3. Sherpa

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

Tamang is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Tamang people of Nepal. It is one of the most endangered languages in the country, with only a few thousand speakers remaining.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Gurung people of Nepal?

  1. Gurung

  2. Nepali

  3. Sherpa

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

Gurung is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Gurung people of Nepal. It is one of the most endangered languages in the country, with only a few thousand speakers remaining.

Multiple choice

Which of the following factors has contributed to the decline of certain Indian languages among the diaspora in Thailand?

  1. Intermarriage with Thai nationals

  2. Limited opportunities for language use

  3. Lack of language resources

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Intermarriage with Thai nationals, limited opportunities for language use, and lack of language resources have all contributed to the decline of certain Indian languages among the diaspora in Thailand.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an endangered language spoken in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Jarawa

  2. Onge

  3. Sentinelese

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Jarawa, Onge, and Sentinelese are all endangered languages spoken in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Jarawa is spoken by about 400 people, Onge is spoken by about 100 people, and Sentinelese is spoken by an unknown number of people.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an endangered language spoken in the Northeast India?

  1. Ao

  2. Naga

  3. Mising

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ao, Naga, and Mising are all endangered languages spoken in the Northeast India. Ao is spoken by about 200,000 people, Naga is spoken by about 1 million people, and Mising is spoken by about 500,000 people.

Multiple choice

Which endangered language in Australia was successfully revitalized by the efforts of the Yolngu people?

  1. Yolngu Matha

  2. Warlpiri

  3. Pitjantjatjara

  4. Arrernte
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Yolngu people in Australia have successfully revitalized their language, Yolngu Matha, through initiatives such as language immersion programs, cultural festivals, and the use of Yolngu Matha in education and media.

Multiple choice

What was the primary ethnic group targeted during the Rwandan Genocide?

  1. Hutu

  2. Tutsi

  3. Twa

  4. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Tutsi people were the primary target of the Rwandan Genocide, with an estimated 800,000 to 1 million Tutsi killed in a matter of months.

Multiple choice

Which language belongs to the Indo-Aryan language family?

  1. Nepali

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

  4. Limbu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nepali belongs to the Indo-Aryan language family, which is a branch of the Indo-European language family.

Multiple choice

Which language belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family?

  1. Nepali

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

  4. Limbu
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tamang belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family, which is a branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family.

Multiple choice

Which language belongs to the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Nepali

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

  4. Limbu
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Limbu belongs to the Austroasiatic language family, which is a language family spoken in Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia.

Multiple choice

Which language family does the Andamanese language belong to?

  1. Austroasiatic

  2. Austronesian

  3. Sino-Tibetan

  4. Dravidian
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Andamanese language is part of the Austroasiatic language family, which is spoken by various ethnic groups in Southeast Asia and parts of India.

Multiple choice

How many Andamanese languages are there?

  1. 5

  2. 10

  3. 15

  4. 20
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

There are approximately 10 Andamanese languages, although some of them are now extinct or nearly extinct.