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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 spoken by the Paite people of Mizoram?

  1. Mizo

  2. Lushai

  3. Paite

  4. Hmar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
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 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.

Multiple choice

Which of the following language families is most closely related to the Austroasiatic languages?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Tai-Kadai

  3. Hmong-Mien

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

The Austroasiatic languages are most closely related to the Austronesian languages, which are spoken in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and the Pacific Islands.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Austroasiatic languages is spoken in India?

  1. Vietnamese

  2. Khmer

  3. Mon

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

Santali is an Austroasiatic language spoken in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. It is the largest Austroasiatic language in India, with over 7 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Austroasiatic languages is spoken in Cambodia?

  1. Vietnamese

  2. Khmer

  3. Mon

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

Khmer is the official language of Cambodia and is spoken by over 15 million people. It is the largest Austroasiatic language in Cambodia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Austroasiatic languages is spoken in Laos?

  1. Vietnamese

  2. Khmer

  3. Mon

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

Katu is an Austroasiatic language spoken in Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand. It is the largest Austroasiatic language in Laos, with over 1 million speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Austroasiatic languages is spoken in Vietnam?

  1. Vietnamese

  2. Khmer

  3. Mon

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

Vietnamese is the official language of Vietnam and is spoken by over 80 million people. It is the largest Austroasiatic language in Vietnam.