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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

Which language is predominantly used in ICCR's cultural festivals and events held in Southeast Asia?

  1. English

  2. Indonesian

  3. Thai

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

English serves as the lingua franca in Southeast Asia, facilitating communication among diverse linguistic groups. Hence, it is the primary language used in ICCR's cultural festivals and events in the region.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major language family in East India?

  1. Indo-Aryan

  2. Dravidian

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Sino-Tibetan

  5. Tai-Kadai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indo-Aryan language family is the major language family in East India. It includes languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, and Gujarati.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major language family in East India?

  1. Indo-Aryan

  2. Dravidian

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Sino-Tibetan

  5. Tai-Kadai
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Dravidian language family is the second major language family in East India. It includes languages such as Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of an Austroasiatic language in East India?

  1. Santali

  2. Munda

  3. Ho

  4. Kharia

  5. Savara
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Santali is an example of an Austroasiatic language in East India. It is spoken by approximately 7 million people in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a Sino-Tibetan language in East India?

  1. Tibetan

  2. Burmese

  3. Nepali

  4. Dzongkha

  5. Sikkimese
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Nepali is an example of a Sino-Tibetan language in East India. It is the official language of Nepal and is also spoken in parts of India, Bhutan, and Sikkim.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a Tai-Kadai language in East India?

  1. Thai

  2. Lao

  3. Shan

  4. Khamti

  5. Aiton
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Khamti is an example of a Tai-Kadai language in East India. It is spoken by approximately 100,000 people in Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Multiple choice

Which language is the official language of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. English

  3. Nepali

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

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan, as specified in the Bhutanese constitution. It is also the national language of Bhutan and is widely spoken throughout the country.

Multiple choice

Which language is commonly used in films produced in Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Sanskrit

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

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is the primary language used in film production in the country.

Multiple choice

In Nepal, which language is predominantly used in films?

  1. Nepali

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

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

Nepali is the official language of Nepal and is the primary language used in film production in the country.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Sanskrit

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

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools. Nepali is also widely spoken in Bhutan and is used as a medium of instruction in some schools.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Sanskrit

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

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is used as the primary medium of instruction in schools. Nepali is also widely spoken in Bhutan and is used as a medium of instruction in some schools.

Multiple choice

Which of these languages is used in ICCR's Cultural Workshops and Seminars held in Vietnam?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Vietnamese

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

Vietnamese is the official language of Vietnam and is used in all official communications. Therefore, it is also the primary language used in ICCR's Cultural Workshops and Seminars held in Vietnam.

Multiple choice

Which of these languages is used in ICCR's Cultural Workshops and Seminars held in Thailand?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Thai

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

Thai is the official language of Thailand and is used in all official communications. Therefore, it is also the primary language used in ICCR's Cultural Workshops and Seminars held in Thailand.

Multiple choice

Which of these languages is used in ICCR's Cultural Workshops and Seminars held in Myanmar?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Burmese

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

Burmese is the official language of Myanmar and is used in all official communications. Therefore, it is also the primary language used in ICCR's Cultural Workshops and Seminars held in Myanmar.

Multiple choice

Which of these languages is used in ICCR's Cultural Workshops and Seminars held in Cambodia?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Khmer

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

Khmer is the official language of Cambodia and is used in all official communications. Therefore, it is also the primary language used in ICCR's Cultural Workshops and Seminars held in Cambodia.