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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 Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in Tibet?

  1. Tibetan

  2. Burmese

  3. Nepali

  4. Dzongkha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tibetan is the official language of Tibet and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language has been influenced by Vietnamese in terms of vocabulary and grammar?

  1. Thai

  2. Khmer

  3. Lao

  4. Burmese
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Khmer, the official language of Cambodia, has been influenced by Vietnamese in terms of vocabulary and grammar due to historical and cultural interactions between the two countries.

Multiple choice

Which language spoken in Vietnam has been influenced by Vietnamese in terms of phonology?

  1. Cham

  2. Jarai

  3. Rhade

  4. Bahnar
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Explanation

Cham, an Austronesian language spoken in Vietnam, has been influenced by Vietnamese in terms of phonology, particularly in the area of tone.

Multiple choice

Which language spoken in Laos has been influenced by Vietnamese in terms of vocabulary and grammar?

  1. Lao

  2. Khmu

  3. Hmong

  4. Tai Dam
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Khmu, a Mon-Khmer language spoken in Laos, has been influenced by Vietnamese in terms of vocabulary and grammar due to historical and cultural interactions between the two countries.

Multiple choice

Which language spoken in Thailand has been influenced by Vietnamese in terms of vocabulary and grammar?

  1. Thai

  2. Lao

  3. Khmer

  4. Shan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Shan, a Tai-Kadai language spoken in Thailand, has been influenced by Vietnamese in terms of vocabulary and grammar due to historical and cultural interactions between the two countries.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Vietnamese loanword that has been adopted into Khmer and refers to a type of rice noodle?

  1. Bún

  2. Phở

  3. Mì

  4. Hủ tiếu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bún, a Vietnamese rice noodle, has been adopted into Khmer and is known as "បុ័ន" (buon).

Multiple choice

Which language spoken in Myanmar has been influenced by Vietnamese in terms of vocabulary and grammar?

  1. Burmese

  2. Karen

  3. Shan

  4. Mon
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mon, a Mon-Khmer language spoken in Myanmar, has been influenced by Vietnamese in terms of vocabulary and grammar due to historical and cultural interactions between the two countries.

Multiple choice

Which language spoken in China has been influenced by Vietnamese in terms of vocabulary and grammar?

  1. Cantonese

  2. Mandarin

  3. Hakka

  4. Wu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Cantonese, a Chinese dialect spoken in southern China, has been influenced by Vietnamese in terms of vocabulary and grammar due to historical and cultural interactions between the two countries.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Vietnamese loanword that has been adopted into Khmer and refers to a type of sticky rice?

  1. Xôi

  2. Cơm

  3. Cháo

  4. Bún
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Explanation

Xôi, a Vietnamese sticky rice, has been adopted into Khmer and is known as "ស្រូវស្ងោរ" (srov sangor).

Multiple choice

Which language spoken in Malaysia has been influenced by Vietnamese in terms of vocabulary and grammar?

  1. Malay

  2. Chinese

  3. Tamil

  4. Iban
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Correct answer
Explanation

There is no evidence of Vietnamese influence on any language spoken in Malaysia.

Multiple choice

Which language is commonly employed in ADB's Gender and Development projects in Thailand?

  1. Thai

  2. Lao

  3. Khmer

  4. Vietnamese
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Thai is the official language of Thailand and is widely used in ADB's Gender and Development projects to facilitate communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Multiple choice

In which language are ADB's Gender and Development initiatives primarily implemented in Vietnam?

  1. Vietnamese

  2. Khmer

  3. Lao

  4. Thai
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Explanation

Vietnamese is the official language of Vietnam and is predominantly used in ADB's Gender and Development initiatives to ensure effective communication and engagement with the local population.

Multiple choice

Which language is commonly employed in ADB's Gender and Development projects in Cambodia?

  1. Khmer

  2. Vietnamese

  3. Lao

  4. Thai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Khmer is the official language of Cambodia and is widely used in ADB's Gender and Development projects to facilitate communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Multiple choice

In which language are ADB's Gender and Development initiatives primarily implemented in Laos?

  1. Lao

  2. Khmer

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Thai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Lao is the official language of Laos and is predominantly used in ADB's Gender and Development initiatives to ensure effective communication and engagement with the local population.

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.