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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 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.

Multiple choice

Which language family is spoken by the Pa-O 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 Pa-O people of Myanmar speak a variety of Sino-Tibetan languages, including Pa-O, Danu, and Palaung.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Austroasiatic

  3. Tai-Kadai

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

The Lahu people of Myanmar speak a variety of Hmong-Mien languages, including Lahu, Lisu, and Akha.

Multiple choice

Which language family is the most widely spoken in Bhutan?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Indo-Aryan

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Tai-Kadai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sino-Tibetan language family is the most widely spoken in Bhutan, with over 80% of the population speaking a Sino-Tibetan language.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Bengali

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

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is spoken by over 50% of the population. It is a Sino-Tibetan language belonging to the Bodish branch.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in Bhutan?

  1. Nepali

  2. Dzongkha

  3. Bengali

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

Nepali is the second most widely spoken language in Bhutan and is spoken by over 20% of the population. It is an Indo-Aryan language belonging to the Eastern Pahari group.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Monpa

  2. Nepali

  3. Dzongkha

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

Monpa is an Austroasiatic language spoken by the Monpa people of Bhutan. It is one of the smaller languages spoken in the country.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Tai-Kadai language spoken in Bhutan?

  1. Lhokpu

  2. Nepali

  3. Dzongkha

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

Lhokpu is a Tai-Kadai language spoken by the Lhokpu people of Bhutan. It is one of the smaller languages spoken in the country.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the official language of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Bengali

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

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is spoken by over 50% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most widely spoken language in the eastern part of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Sharchop

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

Sharchop is the most widely spoken language in the eastern part of Bhutan and is spoken by over 20% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most widely spoken language in the western part of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Lhotshamkha

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

Lhotshamkha is the most widely spoken language in the western part of Bhutan and is spoken by over 20% of the population.