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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 name of the language spoken by the Bhoi people of Meghalaya?

  1. Bhoi

  2. War

  3. Lyngngam

  4. Maram
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Explanation

Bhoi is spoken by approximately 200,000 people in Meghalaya.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the War people of Meghalaya?

  1. War

  2. Lyngngam

  3. Maram

  4. Nocte
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Explanation

War is spoken by approximately 100,000 people in Meghalaya.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Lyngngam people of Meghalaya?

  1. Lyngngam

  2. Maram

  3. Nocte

  4. Tangsa
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Explanation

Lyngngam is spoken by approximately 50,000 people in Meghalaya.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Maram people of Nagaland and Manipur?

  1. Maram

  2. Nocte

  3. Tangsa

  4. Chang
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Explanation

Maram is spoken by approximately 100,000 people in Nagaland and Manipur.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Nocte people of Arunachal Pradesh?

  1. Nocte

  2. Tangsa

  3. Chang

  4. Konyak
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Explanation

Nocte is spoken by approximately 100,000 people in Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Tangsa people of Arunachal Pradesh?

  1. Tangsa

  2. Chang

  3. Konyak

  4. Phom
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Explanation

Tangsa is spoken by approximately 100,000 people in Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Hindi

  4. English
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Myanmar?

  1. Burmese

  2. Karen

  3. Shan

  4. Mon
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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 Thailand?

  1. Thai

  2. English

  3. Chinese

  4. Khmer
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Thai is the official language of Thailand and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Hindi

  4. English
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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 the official language of Myanmar?

  1. Burmese

  2. Karen

  3. Shan

  4. Mon
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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 Thailand?

  1. Thai

  2. English

  3. Chinese

  4. Khmer
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Thai is the official language of Thailand and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Hindi

  4. English
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A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an Austroasiatic language?

  1. Hindi

  2. Khmer

  3. Mandarin

  4. Arabic
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Khmer is the official language of Cambodia and is spoken by over 16 million people.

Multiple choice

What is the largest branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Munda

  2. Mon-Khmer

  3. Nicobarese

  4. Vietnamese
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Mon-Khmer branch includes over 100 languages spoken in Southeast Asia, including Khmer, Vietnamese, and Mon.