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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

What is the name of the language spoken by the nomadic Brokpa people of Bhutan?

  1. Brokpa

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Sharchopkha

  4. Bumthangkha
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Explanation

The Brokpa people of Bhutan speak a language called Brokpa, which is closely related to Tibetan.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Ura people of Bhutan?

  1. Ura

  2. Dzongkha

  3. Lhotshamkha

  4. Sharchopkha
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Explanation

The Ura people of Bhutan speak a language called Ura, which is closely related to Bumthangkha.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Tshangla

  2. Dzongkha

  3. Lhotshamkha

  4. Sharchopkha
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Explanation

The Tshangla people of Bhutan speak a language called Tshangla, which is closely related to Sharchopkha.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Lepcha people of Bhutan?

  1. Lepcha

  2. Dzongkha

  3. Lhotshamkha

  4. Sharchopkha
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Explanation

The Lepcha people of Bhutan speak a language called Lepcha, which is a member of the Sino-Tibetan language family.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Ngalopkha

  2. Dzongkha

  3. Lhotshamkha

  4. Sharchopkha
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Explanation

The Ngalop people of Bhutan speak a language called Ngalopkha, which is closely related to Dzongkha.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Khen people of Bhutan?

  1. Khenkha

  2. Dzongkha

  3. Lhotshamkha

  4. Sharchopkha
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Explanation

The Khen people of Bhutan speak a language called Khenkha, which is closely related to Bumthangkha.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Layakha

  2. Dzongkha

  3. Lhotshamkha

  4. Sharchopkha
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Explanation

The Laya people of Bhutan speak a language called Layakha, which is closely related to Sharchopkha.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Lunana people of Bhutan?

  1. Lunakha

  2. Dzongkha

  3. Lhotshamkha

  4. Sharchopkha
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Explanation

The Lunana people of Bhutan speak a language called Lunakha, which is closely related to Sharchopkha.

Multiple choice

Which language is NOT part of the Sino-Tibetan language family?

  1. Chinese

  2. Burmese

  3. Japanese

  4. Tibetan
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Explanation

Japanese is a member of the Japonic language family.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely spoken member of the Sino-Tibetan language family?

  1. Chinese

  2. Burmese

  3. Tibetan

  4. Nepali
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Chinese is spoken by over 1 billion people worldwide.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Myanmar (Burma)?

  1. Burmese

  2. Karen

  3. Shan

  4. Mon
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Burmese is the official language of Myanmar and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Tibet?

  1. Tibetan

  2. Chinese

  3. Nepali

  4. Dzongkha
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Tibetan is the official language of Tibet and is spoken by the majority of the Tibetan people.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Sharchop

  3. Lhotshamkha

  4. Nepali
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Explanation

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the indigenous peoples of the Chittagong Hill Tracts region?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Chakma

  4. Marma
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Explanation

Chakma is the language spoken by the indigenous peoples of the Chittagong Hill Tracts region in southeastern Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

What is the language of the Rohingya people, who have fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Rohingya

  4. Burmese
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rohingya is the language spoken by the Rohingya people, who have fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar.