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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.

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Asian Language Families Questions

Multiple choice

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in Bhutan?

  1. Burmese

  2. Tibetan

  3. Dzongkha

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

Dzongkha is the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in Sikkim?

  1. Burmese

  2. Tibetan

  3. Nepali

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

Sikkimese is the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Sikkim.

Multiple choice

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in Arunachal Pradesh?

  1. Burmese

  2. Tibetan

  3. Nepali

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

Adi is the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Arunachal Pradesh.

Multiple choice

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in Nagaland?

  1. Burmese

  2. Tibetan

  3. Nepali

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

Naga is the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Nagaland.

Multiple choice

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in Manipur?

  1. Burmese

  2. Tibetan

  3. Nepali

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

Meitei is the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Manipur.

Multiple choice

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in Mizoram?

  1. Burmese

  2. Tibetan

  3. Nepali

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

Mizo is the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Mizoram.

Multiple choice

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in Tripura?

  1. Burmese

  2. Tibetan

  3. Nepali

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

Kokborok is the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Tripura.

Multiple choice

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in Assam?

  1. Burmese

  2. Tibetan

  3. Nepali

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

Bodo is the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Assam.

Multiple choice

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in Meghalaya?

  1. Burmese

  2. Tibetan

  3. Nepali

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

Garo is the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Meghalaya.

Multiple choice

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in Nagaland?

  1. Burmese

  2. Tibetan

  3. Nepali

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

Ao is the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Nagaland.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

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