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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 language is the official language of 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.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Myanmar?

  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 Thailand?

  1. Thai

  2. English

  3. Chinese

  4. Khmer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
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 the official language of Myanmar?

  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 Thailand?

  1. Thai

  2. English

  3. Chinese

  4. Khmer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
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 of the following is an Austroasiatic language?

  1. Hindi

  2. Khmer

  3. Mandarin

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

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Munda branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Santali

  2. Ho

  3. Mundari

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

Kharia is a Dravidian language spoken in Odisha, India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Nicobarese branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Car Nicobarese

  2. Chaura

  3. Teressa

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

Shompen is a language isolate spoken on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Vietnamese branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Vietnamese

  2. Muong

  3. Thờm

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

Khmer is a Mon-Khmer language spoken in Cambodia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Palaungic branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Palaung

  2. Wa

  3. Rumai

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

Lahu is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Myanmar, Thailand, and China.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Khasi branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Khasi

  2. Pnar

  3. Jaintia

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

War is a Munda language spoken in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Khmer branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Khmer

  2. Pear

  3. Chong

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

Bahnar is a Mon-Khmer language spoken in Vietnam.