Geography ยท Social Science

Asian Language Families

1,727 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

Which language is the official language of Myanmar (Burma)?

  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 and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Tibet?

  1. Tibetan

  2. Chinese

  3. Nepali

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

Tibetan is the official language of Tibet and is spoken by the majority of the Tibetan people.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Sharchop

  3. Lhotshamkha

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

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the indigenous peoples of the Chittagong Hill Tracts region?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Chakma

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

Chakma is the language spoken by the indigenous peoples of the Chittagong Hill Tracts region in southeastern Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

What is the language of the Rohingya people, who have fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Rohingya

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

Rohingya is the language spoken by the Rohingya people, who have fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Garo people, who live in the northern part of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Garo

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

Garo is the language spoken by the Garo people, who live in the northern part of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

What is the language of the Hajong people, who live in the Mymensingh and Netrokona districts of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Hajong

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

Hajong is the language spoken by the Hajong people, who live in the Mymensingh and Netrokona districts of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Oraon people, who live in the northern part of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Oraon

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

Oraon is the language spoken by the Oraon people, who live in the northern part of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

What is the language of the Santal people, who live in the northern part of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Santal

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

Santal is the language spoken by the Santal people, who live in the northern part of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Munda people, who live in the northern part of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Munda

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

Munda is the language spoken by the Munda people, who live in the northern part of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

What is the language of the Ho people, who live in the northern part of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Ho

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

Ho is the language spoken by the Ho people, who live in the northern part of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Kharia people, who live in the northern part of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Kharia

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

Kharia is the language spoken by the Kharia people, who live in the northern part of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

What is the language of the Maler people, who live in the northern part of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Maler

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

Maler is the language spoken by the Maler people, who live in the northern part of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Bhumij people, who live in the northern part of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Bhumij

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

Bhumij is the language spoken by the Bhumij people, who live in the northern part of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

What is the language of the Birhor people, who live in the northern part of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Sylheti

  3. Birhor

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

Birhor is the language spoken by the Birhor people, who live in the northern part of Bangladesh.