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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 is a Naga language spoken in Nagaland?

  1. Ao

  2. Angami

  3. Sema

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

Ao, Angami, and Sema are all Naga languages spoken in Nagaland.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Mon-Khmer language spoken in Tripura?

  1. Kokborok

  2. Tripuri

  3. Reang

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

Kokborok, Tripuri, and Reang are all Mon-Khmer languages spoken in Tripura.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Nicobarese language spoken in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Car Nicobarese

  2. Great Nicobarese

  3. Shompen

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

Car Nicobarese, Great Nicobarese, and Shompen are all Nicobarese languages spoken in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Multiple choice

Which Sino-Tibetan language is the official language of Myanmar?

  1. Burmese

  2. Karen

  3. Shan

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

Burmese is the official language of Myanmar and is spoken by over 70% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which Austroasiatic language is spoken in the southern part of Myanmar?

  1. Mon

  2. Khmer

  3. Vietnamese

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

Mon is an Austroasiatic language spoken in the southern part of Myanmar and is closely related to Khmer, the official language of Cambodia.

Multiple choice

Which Tai-Kadai language is spoken in the Shan State of Myanmar?

  1. Shan

  2. Tai Lue

  3. Khun

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

Shan is a Tai-Kadai language spoken in the Shan State of Myanmar and is closely related to Thai, the official language of Thailand.

Multiple choice

Which Hmong-Mien language is spoken in the mountainous regions of Myanmar?

  1. Hmong

  2. Mien

  3. Yao

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

Hmong is a Hmong-Mien language spoken in the mountainous regions of Myanmar and is closely related to Mien, the official language of Laos.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the Karen people of Myanmar?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

  4. Hmong-Mien
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Karen people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Karen, Kayah, and Pwo.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the Chin people of Myanmar?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

  4. Hmong-Mien
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Chin people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Chin, Hakha, and Matu.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the Kachin people of Myanmar?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

  4. Hmong-Mien
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kachin people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Kachin, Jingpho, and Maru.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the Naga people of Myanmar?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

  4. Hmong-Mien
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Naga people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Naga, Tangkhul, and Ao.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the Rakhine people of Myanmar?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

  4. Hmong-Mien
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Rakhine people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Rakhine, Marma, and Khami.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the Shan people of Myanmar?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

  4. Hmong-Mien
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Shan people of Myanmar speak a variety of Tai-Kadai languages, including Shan, Tai Lue, and Khun.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the Mon people of Myanmar?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

  4. Hmong-Mien
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Mon people of Myanmar speak a variety of Austroasiatic languages, including Mon, Khmer, and Vietnamese.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the Karenni people of Myanmar?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

  4. Hmong-Mien
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Karenni people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Karenni, Kayah, and Pwo.