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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 language spoken by the Nicobarese people in the Katchal Island?

  1. Katchal Nicobarese

  2. Car Nicobarese

  3. Great Nicobarese

  4. Shompen
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Katchal Nicobarese language is the native tongue of the Nicobarese people inhabiting the Katchal Island.

Multiple choice

Which Central Indian language is influenced by Tibeto-Burman languages?

  1. Manipuri

  2. Naga

  3. Mizo

  4. Kuki
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Manipuri, spoken in the state of Manipur, has been influenced by Tibeto-Burman languages due to its geographical proximity to Myanmar.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Nepali

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

Nepali is the most widely spoken minority language in Bhutan, with over 200,000 speakers.

Multiple choice

What is the official language of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Nepali

  4. Sanskrit
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Nepali

  4. Sanskrit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dzongkha is a Tibeto-Burman language, which is a family of languages spoken in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Nepali

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

Nepali is an Indo-Aryan language, which is a family of languages spoken in South Asia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the eastern part of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Nepali

  4. Sanskrit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Lhotshamkha is a minority language spoken in the eastern part of Bhutan and is closely related to Nepali.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the southern part of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Nepali

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

Nepali is a minority language spoken in the southern part of Bhutan and is the most widely spoken minority language in the country.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the western part of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Nepali

  4. Sanskrit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dzongkha is a minority language spoken in the western part of Bhutan and is the official language of the country.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the northern part of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Nepali

  4. Sanskrit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dzongkha is a minority language spoken in the northern part of Bhutan and is the official language of the country.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the central part of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Nepali

  4. Sanskrit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dzongkha is a minority language spoken in the central part of Bhutan and is the official language of the country.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the eastern part of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Nepali

  4. Sanskrit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Lhotshamkha is a minority language spoken in the eastern part of Bhutan and is closely related to Nepali.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the southern part of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Nepali

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

Nepali is a minority language spoken in the southern part of Bhutan and is the most widely spoken minority language in the country.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the western part of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Nepali

  4. Sanskrit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dzongkha is a minority language spoken in the western part of Bhutan and is the official language of the country.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a minority language spoken in the northern part of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Lhotshamkha

  3. Nepali

  4. Sanskrit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dzongkha is a minority language spoken in the northern part of Bhutan and is the official language of the country.