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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 Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in parts of Tripura, India?

  1. Burmese

  2. Tibetan

  3. Nepali

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

Nepali is spoken in parts of Tripura, India, particularly in the Darjeeling district.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in parts of Meghalaya, India?

  1. Burmese

  2. Tibetan

  3. Nepali

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

Tibetan is spoken in parts of Meghalaya, India, particularly in the Tawang district.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region of Bangladesh?

  1. Bangla

  2. Chittagonian

  3. Sylheti

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

Chittagonian is a dialect of Bangla spoken in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh?

  1. Bangla

  2. Chittagonian

  3. Sylheti

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

Sylheti is a dialect of Bangla spoken in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Tripuri people of Bangladesh?

  1. Bangla

  2. Chittagonian

  3. Sylheti

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

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

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.