Geography ยท Social Science

Asian Language Families

1,615 Questions

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 Byansi people of Nepal?

  1. Byansi

  2. Tharu

  3. Limbu

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

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

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Dura people of Nepal?

  1. Dura

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

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

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. Bote

  2. Limbu

  3. Rai

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

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. Meche

  2. Limbu

  3. Rai

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

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

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Lhomi people of Nepal?

  1. Lhomi

  2. Magar

  3. Gurung

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

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

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language family spoken by the Shompen people?

  1. Shompen Family

  2. Great Andamanese Family

  3. Nicobarese Family

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

The Shompen family of languages is spoken by the Shompen people, an indigenous group living in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the majority of the Shompen people?

  1. Shompen

  2. Great Andamanese

  3. Jarawa

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

Shompen is the language spoken by the majority of the Shompen people.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Great Andamanese people?

  1. Shompen

  2. Great Andamanese

  3. Jarawa

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

Great Andamanese is the language spoken by the Great Andamanese people.

Multiple choice

What is the current status of the Shompen languages?

  1. Extinct

  2. Critically Endangered

  3. Endangered

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

Both Shompen and Great Andamanese are critically endangered languages, meaning that they are at risk of disappearing.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Sino-Tibetan language family?

  1. Mandarin

  2. Tibetan

  3. Burmese

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

Nepali is an Indo-Aryan language, while Mandarin, Tibetan, and Burmese are all members of the Sino-Tibetan language family.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language has been influenced by Tibetan and Burmese languages, resulting in a unique blend of linguistic features from different language families?

  1. Mundari

  2. Kurukh

  3. Malto

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

Kurukh, spoken by the Oraon people, has been influenced by Tibetan and Burmese languages, leading to a distinct blend of linguistic features from various language families.

Multiple choice

Which project focuses on documenting and preserving the languages of Southeast Asia?

  1. SEAlang Library

  2. Austronesian Language Documentation Project

  3. Asia-Pacific Languages Documentation Project

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The 'SEAlang Library' is a digital archive dedicated to documenting and preserving the languages of Southeast Asia, providing access to audio and video recordings, grammatical descriptions, and other relevant materials.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Meitei people of Manipur?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Naga

  3. Kuki

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

Manipuri, also known as Meiteilon, is the official language of Manipur and is spoken by approximately 50% of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Naga people of Nagaland?

  1. Naga

  2. Ao

  3. Angami

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

Naga is a collective term for a group of related languages spoken by the Naga people of Nagaland. There are approximately 30 different Naga languages, each with its own distinct dialect.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Mizo people of Mizoram?

  1. Mizo

  2. Lushai

  3. Kuki

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

Mizo, also known as Lushai, is the official language of Mizoram and is spoken by approximately 80% of the population.