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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

What is the main language of the Sutta Pitaka?

  1. Pali

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Prakrit

  4. Magadhi
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Explanation

The Sutta Pitaka was originally written in Pali, a Middle Indo-Aryan language closely related to Sanskrit. It is still used as the liturgical language of Theravada Buddhism.

Multiple choice

Which unscheduled language is spoken in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

  1. Jarawa

  2. Onge

  3. Sentinelese

  4. Shompen
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Explanation

Jarawa, Onge, Sentinelese, and Shompen are all unscheduled languages spoken in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Multiple choice

Which unscheduled language is spoken in the state of Nagaland?

  1. Ao

  2. Angami

  3. Sema

  4. Lotha
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Explanation

Ao, Angami, Sema, and Lotha are all unscheduled languages spoken in the state of Nagaland.

Multiple choice

Which unscheduled language is spoken in the state of Manipur?

  1. Meitei

  2. Tangkhul

  3. Kuki

  4. Naga
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Explanation

Meitei, Tangkhul, Kuki, and Naga are all unscheduled languages spoken in the state of Manipur.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in Manipur?

  1. Meitei

  2. Tangkhul

  3. Kuki

  4. Naga
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Meitei is the official language of Manipur and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in Mizoram?

  1. Mizo

  2. Lushai

  3. Hmar

  4. Paite
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Mizo is the official language of Mizoram and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in Nagaland?

  1. Ao

  2. Angami

  3. Sema

  4. Lotha
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Ao is the most widely spoken language in Nagaland, followed by Angami, Sema, and Lotha.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the majority of the population in Myanmar?

  1. Burmese

  2. Shan

  3. Karen

  4. Rakhine
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Burmese is the official language of Myanmar and is spoken by around 68% of the population.

Multiple choice

What is the second most widely spoken language in Myanmar?

  1. Shan

  2. Karen

  3. Rakhine

  4. Mon
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Shan is spoken by around 10% of the population and is the primary language of the Shan State.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Karen people of Myanmar?

  1. Burmese

  2. Shan

  3. Karen

  4. Rakhine
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Explanation

Karen is spoken by around 7% of the population and is the primary language of the Karen State.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language of the Rakhine State?

  1. Burmese

  2. Shan

  3. Karen

  4. Rakhine
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Explanation

Rakhine is spoken by around 4% of the population and is the primary language of the Rakhine State.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Mon people of Myanmar?

  1. Burmese

  2. Shan

  3. Karen

  4. Mon
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mon is spoken by around 2% of the population and is the primary language of the Mon State.

Multiple choice

What is the total number of regional languages spoken in Myanmar?

  1. 135

  2. 147

  3. 159

  4. 171
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There are 135 regional languages spoken in Myanmar, each with its own unique history and culture.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Kachin people of Myanmar?

  1. Burmese

  2. Shan

  3. Kachin

  4. Rakhine
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Explanation

Kachin is spoken by around 1% of the population and is the primary language of the Kachin State.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language of the Chin State?

  1. Burmese

  2. Shan

  3. Karen

  4. Chin
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Explanation

Chin is spoken by around 1% of the population and is the primary language of the Chin State.