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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 spoken in the eastern part of Bhutan?

  1. Sharchopkha

  2. Bumthangkha

  3. Kurtoepkha

  4. Dzongkha
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Explanation

Sharchopkha is spoken in the eastern part of Bhutan and is closely related to the Tshangla language spoken in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Multiple choice

What is the language spoken in the Bumthang Valley?

  1. Bumthangkha

  2. Kurtoepkha

  3. Sharchopkha

  4. Dzongkha
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Explanation

Bumthangkha is spoken in the Bumthang Valley and is closely related to the Dzongkha language.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Kurtoe region of Bhutan?

  1. Kurtoepkha

  2. Bumthangkha

  3. Sharchopkha

  4. Dzongkha
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Explanation

Kurtoepkha is spoken in the Kurtoe region of Bhutan and is closely related to the Bumthangkha language.

Multiple choice

How many languages are spoken in Bhutan?

  1. 20

  2. 25

  3. 30

  4. 35
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Explanation

There are approximately 20 languages spoken in Bhutan, belonging to various language families.

Multiple choice

Which language family do most of the languages spoken in Bhutan belong to?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Indo-European

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Dravidian
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Explanation

Most of the languages spoken in Bhutan belong to the Sino-Tibetan language family.

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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Explanation

Chinese is spoken by over 1 billion people worldwide.