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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 of the following words is a Bengali word that has been borrowed from Chinese?

  1. চা

  2. কফি

  3. চিনি

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

The Bengali word "চা" (tea) is a loanword from the Chinese word "茶" (chá). This word was introduced to Bengal by Chinese traders in the 17th century.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Orang Asli, an indigenous group in Malaysia?

  1. Malay

  2. Chinese

  3. Tamil

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

Aslian languages are a group of Austroasiatic languages spoken by the Orang Asli, indigenous people of Peninsular Malaysia.

Multiple choice

Which ethnic group constitutes the majority of the population in the rainforests of Northeast India?

  1. Bodos

  2. Nagas

  3. Khasis

  4. Mizos
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Correct answer
Explanation

There is no single ethnic group that constitutes the majority of the population in the rainforests of Northeast India. The region is home to a diverse range of ethnic groups, each with its own unique culture and traditions.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the largest number of people in Thailand?

  1. Thai

  2. Lao

  3. Northern Thai

  4. Southern Thai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Thai is the official language of Thailand and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

What is the second most widely spoken language in Thailand?

  1. Lao

  2. Northern Thai

  3. Southern Thai

  4. Isan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Isan is a Lao-based language spoken in the northeastern region of Thailand.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the northern region of Thailand?

  1. Northern Thai

  2. Southern Thai

  3. Isan

  4. Lao
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Northern Thai is a Tai language spoken in the northern region of Thailand.

Multiple choice

What is the language spoken in the southern region of Thailand?

  1. Northern Thai

  2. Southern Thai

  3. Isan

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

Southern Thai is a Tai language spoken in the southern region of Thailand.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the northeastern region of Thailand?

  1. Northern Thai

  2. Southern Thai

  3. Isan

  4. Lao
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Isan is a Lao-based language spoken in the northeastern region of Thailand.

Multiple choice

What is the language spoken in the central region of Thailand?

  1. Northern Thai

  2. Southern Thai

  3. Isan

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

Thai is the official language of Thailand and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the eastern region of Thailand?

  1. Northern Thai

  2. Southern Thai

  3. Isan

  4. Lao
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Lao is a Tai-Kadai language spoken in the eastern region of Thailand.

Multiple choice

What is the language spoken in the western region of Thailand?

  1. Northern Thai

  2. Southern Thai

  3. Isan

  4. Mon
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mon is a Mon-Khmer language spoken in the western region of Thailand.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Karen people of Thailand?

  1. Karen

  2. Shan

  3. Lahu

  4. Akha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Karen is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Karen people of Thailand.

Multiple choice

What is the language spoken by the Shan people of Thailand?

  1. Karen

  2. Shan

  3. Lahu

  4. Akha
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Shan is a Tai-Kadai language spoken by the Shan people of Thailand.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Lahu people of Thailand?

  1. Karen

  2. Shan

  3. Lahu

  4. Akha
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lahu is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Lahu people of Thailand.

Multiple choice

What is the language spoken by the Akha people of Thailand?

  1. Karen

  2. Shan

  3. Lahu

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

Akha is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Akha people of Thailand.