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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 Central Indian language is known for its unique whistling language?

  1. Silbo Gomero

  2. Silbo Canario

  3. Silbo Parmigiano

  4. Silbo Majeño
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Silbo Gomero, a whistled language spoken on the Canary Islands, is a unique form of communication that allows people to communicate over long distances using whistled sounds.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. English

  4. Sharchop
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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

What is the origin of the Dzongkha language?

  1. Tibetan

  2. Chinese

  3. Nepali

  4. Sanskrit
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dzongkha is a Tibeto-Burman language that originated from Tibetan.

Multiple choice

Which other languages are spoken in Bhutan besides Dzongkha?

  1. Nepali

  2. Sharchop

  3. Bumthangkha

  4. Lhotshamkha
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Explanation

Nepali, Sharchop, Bumthangkha, and Lhotshamkha are some of the other languages spoken in Bhutan.

Multiple choice

What is the status of Nepali in Bhutan?

  1. Official language

  2. National language

  3. Regional language

  4. Minority language
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nepali is a regional language in Bhutan and is spoken by a significant portion of the population.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Sharchop people of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Sharchop

  4. Bumthangkha
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sharchop is the language spoken by the Sharchop people of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken in the Bumthang region of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Sharchop

  4. Bumthangkha
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bumthangkha is the language spoken in the Bumthang region of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Lhotshampa people of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Sharchop

  4. Lhotshamkha
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Lhotshamkha is the language spoken by the Lhotshampa people of Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which language is used as the medium of instruction in schools in Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. English

  4. Sharchop
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dzongkha is the medium of instruction in schools in Bhutan.

Multiple choice

What is the status of English in Bhutan?

  1. Official language

  2. National language

  3. Regional language

  4. Foreign language
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D Correct answer
Explanation

English is a foreign language in Bhutan and is taught as a second language in schools.

Multiple choice

Which language is used in government and official communication in Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. English

  4. Sharchop
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dzongkha is the language used in government and official communication in Bhutan.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is classified as an Austroasiatic language?

  1. Munda

  2. Gondi

  3. Bhili

  4. Kurukh
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Explanation

Munda languages are spoken by various tribal communities in Central and Eastern India, including the Munda people.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is classified as a Tibeto-Burman language?

  1. Bodo

  2. Gondi

  3. Bhili

  4. Kurukh
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Explanation

Bodo is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Bodo people in Assam and parts of Central India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following languages is considered a member of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Santali

  2. Gondi

  3. Bhili

  4. Kurukh
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Explanation

Santali is an Austroasiatic language spoken by the Santal people in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha.

Multiple choice

Which language family does the Tibeto-Burman language belong to?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Dravidian
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Tibeto-Burman languages are a branch of the Sino-Tibetan language family, which is one of the largest language families in the world, spoken by over 1.3 billion people.