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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

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

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the southern Chinese province of Yunnan and is closely related to Thai?

  1. Mandarin

  2. Cantonese

  3. Tai Lue

  4. Hakka
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tai Lue, spoken in the southern Chinese province of Yunnan, is a Tai language closely related to Thai and has been influenced by it.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken by the Zhuang people of China, which belongs to the Tai-Kadai language family?

  1. Zhuang

  2. Mandarin

  3. Cantonese

  4. Hakka
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Explanation

Zhuang, spoken by the Zhuang people of China, belongs to the Tai-Kadai language family and has been influenced by Thai.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the northern Vietnamese province of Lai Chau and is closely related to Thai?

  1. Vietnamese

  2. Hmong

  3. Thai Dam

  4. Muong
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Thai Dam, spoken in the northern Vietnamese province of Lai Chau, is a Tai language closely related to Thai and has been influenced by it.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken in the northern Thai province of Chiang Rai and is closely related to Thai?

  1. Lanna

  2. Northern Thai

  3. Central Thai

  4. Southern Thai
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Lanna, spoken in the northern Thai province of Chiang Rai, is a Tai language closely related to Thai and has been influenced by it.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the northeastern Thai province of Ubon Ratchathani and is closely related to Lao?

  1. Isan

  2. Northern Thai

  3. Central Thai

  4. Southern Thai
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Explanation

Isan, spoken in the northeastern Thai province of Ubon Ratchathani, is a Tai language closely related to Lao and has been influenced by it.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken in the southern Thai province of Pattani and is closely related to Malay?

  1. Yawi

  2. Northern Thai

  3. Central Thai

  4. Southern Thai
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Explanation

Yawi, spoken in the southern Thai province of Pattani, is a Malayic language closely related to Malay and has been influenced by Thai.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the central Thai province of Ayutthaya and is the standard form of Thai?

  1. Central Thai

  2. Northern Thai

  3. Southern Thai

  4. Isan
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Explanation

Central Thai, spoken in the central Thai province of Ayutthaya, is the standard form of Thai and has been influenced by various languages, including Pali, Sanskrit, and Khmer.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken in the northern Thai province of Chiang Mai and is closely related to Burmese?

  1. Northern Thai

  2. Central Thai

  3. Southern Thai

  4. Shan
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Explanation

Northern Thai, spoken in the northern Thai province of Chiang Mai, is a Tai language closely related to Burmese and has been influenced by it.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the southern Thai province of Surat Thani and is closely related to Khmer?

  1. Southern Thai

  2. Central Thai

  3. Northern Thai

  4. Isan
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Explanation

Southern Thai, spoken in the southern Thai province of Surat Thani, is a Tai language closely related to Khmer and has been influenced by it.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the language spoken in the northeastern Thai province of Nakhon Ratchasima and is closely related to Lao?

  1. Isan

  2. Northern Thai

  3. Central Thai

  4. Southern Thai
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Explanation

Isan, spoken in the northeastern Thai province of Nakhon Ratchasima, is a Tai language closely related to Lao and has been influenced by it.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the central Thai province of Bangkok and is the official language of Thailand?

  1. Central Thai

  2. Northern Thai

  3. Southern Thai

  4. Isan
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Explanation

Central Thai, spoken in the central Thai province of Bangkok, is the official language of Thailand and has been influenced by various languages, including Pali, Sanskrit, and Khmer.