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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 language is spoken by the Chakma people of Bangladesh?

  1. Bangla

  2. Chittagonian

  3. Sylheti

  4. Chakma
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chakma is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Chakma people of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Marma people of Bangladesh?

  1. Bangla

  2. Chittagonian

  3. Sylheti

  4. Marma
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Marma is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Marma people of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Tanchangya people of Bangladesh?

  1. Bangla

  2. Chittagonian

  3. Sylheti

  4. Tanchangya
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tanchangya is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Tanchangya people of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Lushai people of Bangladesh?

  1. Bangla

  2. Chittagonian

  3. Sylheti

  4. Lushai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Lushai is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Lushai people of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Pankho people of Bangladesh?

  1. Bangla

  2. Chittagonian

  3. Sylheti

  4. Pankho
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pankho is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Pankho people of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Kuki people of Bangladesh?

  1. Bangla

  2. Chittagonian

  3. Sylheti

  4. Kuki
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kuki is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Kuki people of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Meitei people of Bangladesh?

  1. Bangla

  2. Chittagonian

  3. Sylheti

  4. Meitei
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Meitei is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Meitei people of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Garo people of Bangladesh?

  1. Bangla

  2. Chittagonian

  3. Sylheti

  4. Garo
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Garo is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Garo people of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Hajong people of Bangladesh?

  1. Bangla

  2. Chittagonian

  3. Sylheti

  4. Hajong
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Hajong is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Hajong people of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Santali people of Bangladesh?

  1. Bangla

  2. Chittagonian

  3. Sylheti

  4. Santali
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Santali is a Munda language spoken by the Santali people of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Oraon people of Bangladesh?

  1. Bangla

  2. Chittagonian

  3. Sylheti

  4. Oraon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Oraon is a Munda language spoken by the Oraon people of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Arunachal Pradesh?

  1. Adi

  2. Nishi

  3. Apatani

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

Adi, Nishi, and Apatani are all Tibeto-Burman languages spoken in Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an Austroasiatic language spoken in Odisha?

  1. Santali

  2. Ho

  3. Mundari

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

Santali is an Austroasiatic language spoken in Odisha.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken in Sikkim?

  1. Lepcha

  2. Bhutia

  3. Limbu

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

Lepcha, Bhutia, and Limbu are all Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in Sikkim.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Bodo language spoken in Assam?

  1. Bodo

  2. Dimasa

  3. Kokborok

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

Bodo, Dimasa, and Kokborok are all Bodo languages spoken in Assam.