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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

Which Altaic language is the official language of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in China?

  1. Mongolian

  2. Kazakh

  3. Kyrgyz

  4. Uzbek
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mongolian is the official language of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in China.

Multiple choice

Which language is used by the largest number of newspapers in Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. English

  3. Nepali

  4. Hindi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is used by a majority of newspapers in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is used by the largest number of newspapers in Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. English

  3. Nepali

  4. Hindi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is used by a majority of newspapers in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is the most widely spoken in Mizoram?

  1. Mizo

  2. Lushai

  3. Paite

  4. Hmar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mizo is the most widely spoken language in Mizoram, with over 70% of the population speaking it as their first language.

Multiple choice

Which language is closely related to Mizo?

  1. Lushai

  2. Paite

  3. Hmar

  4. Kuki
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lushai is a closely related language to Mizo, and the two languages are often considered dialects of each other.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Paite people of Mizoram?

  1. Mizo

  2. Lushai

  3. Paite

  4. Hmar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Paite is the language spoken by the Paite people of Mizoram, who are one of the largest ethnic groups in the state.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Hmar people of Mizoram?

  1. Mizo

  2. Lushai

  3. Paite

  4. Hmar
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hmar is the language spoken by the Hmar people of Mizoram, who are another major ethnic group in the state.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Kuki people of Mizoram?

  1. Mizo

  2. Lushai

  3. Paite

  4. Kuki
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kuki is the language spoken by the Kuki people of Mizoram, who are a diverse group of ethnic groups with their own unique languages and cultures.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Chin people of Mizoram?

  1. Mizo

  2. Lushai

  3. Paite

  4. Chin
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chin is the language spoken by the Chin people of Mizoram, who are a group of ethnic groups with their own unique languages and cultures.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the northern part of Mizoram?

  1. Mizo

  2. Lushai

  3. Paite

  4. Hmar
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hmar is the language spoken in the northern part of Mizoram, where the Hmar people are concentrated.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the southern part of Mizoram?

  1. Mizo

  2. Lushai

  3. Paite

  4. Kuki
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kuki is the language spoken in the southern part of Mizoram, where the Kuki people are concentrated.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the eastern part of Mizoram?

  1. Mizo

  2. Lushai

  3. Paite

  4. Chin
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chin is the language spoken in the eastern part of Mizoram, where the Chin people are concentrated.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the western part of Mizoram?

  1. Mizo

  2. Lushai

  3. Paite

  4. Hmar
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lushai is the language spoken in the western part of Mizoram, where the Lushai people are concentrated.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in 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 spoken by the majority of the population in Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Hindi

  4. English
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.