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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 language is spoken by the Tharu people of Nepal?

  1. Tharu

  2. Tamang

  3. Magar

  4. Gurung

  5. Rai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tharu is the language spoken by the Tharu people of Nepal.

Multiple choice

Which language is commonly used in the music of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Tibetan

  4. Hindi
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is commonly used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Zhungdra and Boedra.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in the traditional music of Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

  4. Sherpa
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Explanation

Nepali is the official language of Nepal and is widely used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Dohori, Lok Dohori, and Bhajan.

Multiple choice

What is the primary language of Bhutanese music?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Tibetan

  4. Hindi
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Explanation

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is the primary language used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Zhungdra and Boedra.

Multiple choice

What is the language of the traditional music of Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

  4. Sherpa
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Explanation

Nepali is the official language of Nepal and is widely used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Dohori, Lok Dohori, and Bhajan.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Magahi language?

  1. It has a rich vocabulary.

  2. It has a complex grammar.

  3. It has a unique pronunciation.

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Magahi language has a rich vocabulary, a complex grammar, and a unique pronunciation.

Multiple choice

Which Indo-Aryan language is the official language of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Hindi

  3. Nepali

  4. Bengali
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Explanation

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Tai-Kadai language?

  1. Thai

  2. Vietnamese

  3. Burmese

  4. Khmer
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Explanation

Thai is the official language of Thailand and is spoken by over 60 million people worldwide.

Multiple choice

The Tai-Kadai family of languages is spoken in which region?

  1. Southeast Asia

  2. South Asia

  3. East Asia

  4. Central Asia
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Explanation

The Tai-Kadai family of languages is primarily spoken in Southeast Asia, with some languages also spoken in South Asia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Tai language?

  1. Lao

  2. Shan

  3. Zhuang

  4. Dai
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Explanation

Lao, Shan, Zhuang, and Dai are all Tai languages spoken in Southeast Asia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Kadai language?

  1. Gelao

  2. Lahu

  3. Akha

  4. Hani
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Explanation

Gelao, Lahu, Akha, and Hani are all Kadai languages spoken in Southeast Asia.

Multiple choice

Which Tai-Kadai language has the largest number of speakers?

  1. Thai

  2. Lao

  3. Shan

  4. Zhuang
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Explanation

Thai has the largest number of speakers among Tai-Kadai languages, with over 60 million speakers worldwide.

Multiple choice

Which Kadai language has the largest number of speakers?

  1. Gelao

  2. Lahu

  3. Akha

  4. Hani
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Explanation

Gelao has the largest number of speakers among Kadai languages, with over 5 million speakers worldwide.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of Thailand?

  1. Thai

  2. Lao

  3. Shan

  4. Zhuang
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Thai is the official language of Thailand.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of Laos?

  1. Thai

  2. Lao

  3. Shan

  4. Zhuang
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lao is the official language of Laos.