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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 commonly employed in ADB's Gender and Development projects in 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 widely used in ADB's Gender and Development projects to facilitate communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Bengali vowel that is pronounced as /ɔ/?

  1. অ

  2. আ

  3. ই

  4. ঈ
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Bengali vowel that is pronounced as /ɔ/ is 'অ'.

Multiple choice

Which language has been heavily influenced by Thai?

  1. Khmer

  2. Lao

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Burmese
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Khmer, the official language of Cambodia, has been heavily influenced by Thai due to geographical proximity and historical interactions.

Multiple choice

Which language shares a close relationship with Thai and is spoken in northeastern India?

  1. Assamese

  2. Bengali

  3. Odia

  4. Ahom
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Ahom, a Tai language spoken in northeastern India, shares a close relationship with Thai and has been influenced by it.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Shan people of Myanmar?

  1. Shan

  2. Karen

  3. Mon

  4. Burmese
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Shan, spoken by the Shan people of Myanmar, is a Tai language that has been influenced by Thai.

Multiple choice

Which language is widely spoken in the Chittagong region of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Chittagongian

  3. Urdu

  4. Sylheti
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chittagongian is a dialect of Bengali widely spoken in the Chittagong region of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Chittagongian

  3. Urdu

  4. Sylheti
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sylheti is a dialect of Bengali spoken by the majority of the population in the Sylhet region of Bangladesh.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most widely spoken minority language in Nepal?

  1. Maithili

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

  4. Magar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Maithili is spoken by over 2 million people in Nepal, making it the most widely spoken minority language in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Newar people of the Kathmandu Valley?

  1. Maithili

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

  4. Magar
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Newari is the language spoken by the Newar people, an indigenous ethnic group of the Kathmandu Valley.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Tamang people of central Nepal?

  1. Maithili

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

  4. Magar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tamang is spoken by over 1 million people in Nepal, making it the second most widely spoken minority language in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Magar people of western Nepal?

  1. Maithili

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

  4. Magar
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Magar is spoken by over 1 million people in Nepal, making it the third most widely spoken minority language in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Tharu people of the southern plains of Nepal?

  1. Maithili

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

  4. Tharu
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tharu is spoken by over 1 million people in Nepal, making it the fourth most widely spoken minority language in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Rai people of eastern Nepal?

  1. Maithili

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

  4. Rai
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rai is spoken by over 1 million people in Nepal, making it the fifth most widely spoken minority language in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Limbu people of eastern Nepal?

  1. Maithili

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

  4. Limbu
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Limbu is spoken by over 1 million people in Nepal, making it the sixth most widely spoken minority language in the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Gurung people of central Nepal?

  1. Maithili

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

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

Gurung is spoken by over 1 million people in Nepal, making it the seventh most widely spoken minority language in the country.