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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 official language of Myanmar?

  1. Burmese

  2. Karen

  3. Shan

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

Burmese is the official language of Myanmar, also known as Burma.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

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

Tamang is a minority language spoken by the Tamang people in Nepal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in Thailand?

  1. Thai

  2. Lao

  3. Khmer

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

Karen is a minority language spoken by the Karen people in Thailand.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Sharchopkha

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

Bumthangkha is a minority language spoken in the Bumthang region of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in Myanmar?

  1. Burmese

  2. Karen

  3. Shan

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

Karen is a minority language spoken by the Karen people in Myanmar.

Multiple choice

What is the most widely spoken minority language in Thailand?

  1. Thai

  2. Lao

  3. Khmer

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

Lao is the most widely spoken minority language in Thailand, with a significant Lao-speaking population in the northeastern regions of the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Chepang people of Nepal?

  1. Chepang

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

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

Chepang is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Chepang people of Nepal. It is classified as an endangered language by UNESCO.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Raute people of Nepal?

  1. Raute

  2. Tharu

  3. Gurung

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

Raute is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Raute people of Nepal. It is classified as an endangered language by UNESCO.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Kusunda people of Nepal?

  1. Kusunda

  2. Limbu

  3. Rai

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

Kusunda is an Austroasiatic language spoken by the Kusunda people of Nepal. It is classified as an extremely endangered language by UNESCO.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Bantawa people of Nepal?

  1. Bantawa

  2. Magar

  3. Gurung

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

Bantawa is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Bantawa people of Nepal. It is classified as an endangered language by UNESCO.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Hayu people of Nepal?

  1. Hayu

  2. Tharu

  3. Limbu

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

Hayu is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Hayu people of Nepal. It is classified as an endangered language by UNESCO.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Kumal people of Nepal?

  1. Kumal

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

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

Kumal is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Kumal people of Nepal. It is classified as an endangered language by UNESCO.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Jirel people of Nepal?

  1. Jirel

  2. Tharu

  3. Gurung

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

Jirel is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Jirel people of Nepal. It is classified as an endangered language by UNESCO.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Lepcha people of Nepal?

  1. Lepcha

  2. Limbu

  3. Rai

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

Lepcha is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Lepcha people of Nepal. It is classified as an endangered language by UNESCO.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Thakali people of Nepal?

  1. Thakali

  2. Magar

  3. Gurung

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

Thakali is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Thakali people of Nepal. It is classified as an endangered language by UNESCO.