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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.

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Asian Language Families Questions

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Kusunda people of Nepal?

  1. Kusunda

  2. Limbu

  3. Rai

  4. Sunwar
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

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

  1. Byansi

  2. Tharu

  3. Limbu

  4. Rai
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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B Correct answer
Explanation

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