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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 considered the national language of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Sharchopkha

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

Dzongkha is the official and national language of Bhutan. It is spoken by approximately 160,000 people, primarily in the western and central regions of the country.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate number of endangered languages in Bhutan?

  1. 10

  2. 15

  3. 20

  4. 25
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

There are approximately 20 endangered languages in Bhutan, according to UNESCO's Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Lhotshampa people of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Sharchopkha

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

Lhotshamkha is the language spoken by the Lhotshampa people, who are of Nepalese origin and reside primarily in the southern regions of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Sharchop people of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Sharchopkha

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

Sharchopkha is the language spoken by the Sharchop people, who are an ethnic group inhabiting the eastern regions of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Bumthang Valley of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Sharchopkha

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

Bumthangkha is the language spoken in the Bumthang Valley, which is located in the central region of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which endangered language of Bhutan is spoken by the Brokpa people?

  1. Bumthangkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Sharchopkha

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

Brokkat is the endangered language spoken by the Brokpa people, who are nomadic herders living in the northern regions of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the endangered language spoken by the Lepcha people of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Sharchopkha

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

Lepcha is the endangered language spoken by the Lepcha people, an indigenous community residing in the eastern regions of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which endangered language of Bhutan is spoken by the Ngalop people?

  1. Bumthangkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Sharchopkha

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

Ngalopkha is the endangered language spoken by the Ngalop people, who are the descendants of Tibetan immigrants and reside primarily in the western and central regions of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the endangered language spoken by the Tshangla people of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Sharchopkha

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

Tshangla is the endangered language spoken by the Tshangla people, who are an ethnic group inhabiting the eastern regions of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which endangered language of Bhutan is spoken by the Ura people?

  1. Bumthangkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Sharchopkha

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

Ura is the endangered language spoken by the Ura people, who are an indigenous community residing in the central regions of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the endangered language spoken by the Yakha people of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Sharchopkha

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

Yakha is the endangered language spoken by the Yakha people, who are an ethnic group living in the eastern regions of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a dialect of Bengali spoken in the northern part of Bangladesh?

  1. Sylheti

  2. Chittagonian

  3. Rajshahi

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

Sylheti is a dialect of Bengali spoken in the northern part of Bangladesh, including the Sylhet region. It is also known as Sylheti Bangla or Sylheti.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Chittagong region of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Chittagonian

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

Chittagonian is a distinct language spoken in the Chittagong region of Bangladesh and is not mutually intelligible with Bengali.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Chakma people of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Chittagonian

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

Chakma is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Chakma people of Bangladesh and is closely related to Burmese.

Multiple choice

What is the language spoken by the Marma people of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Chittagonian

  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 and is closely related to Burmese.