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

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Lao

  4. Vietnamese
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C Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which language family is predominantly spoken in the Indian Ocean Region?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Dravidian

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Sino-Tibetan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indo-European language family is widely spoken in the Indian Ocean Region, including languages like Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, and Persian.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a language of the Jarawa family?

  1. Jarawa

  2. Onge

  3. Sentinelese

  4. Great Andamanese
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Jarawa is the only language of the Jarawa family that is still spoken today.

Multiple choice

Where are the Jarawa languages spoken?

  1. Andaman Islands

  2. Nicobar Islands

  3. Lakshadweep Islands

  4. Maldives
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Jarawa languages are spoken in the Andaman Islands, which are located in the Bay of Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which Austroasiatic language has the largest number of speakers?

  1. Vietnamese

  2. Khmer

  3. Mon

  4. Munda
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vietnamese is the most widely spoken Austroasiatic language, with over 85 million speakers.

Multiple choice

What is the language of the Tripitaka?

  1. Pali

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Chinese

  4. Tibetan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Tripitaka is written in Pali, which is a language closely related to Sanskrit.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an indigenous language of Australia?

  1. Warlpiri

  2. Yolngu Matha

  3. Arrernte

  4. Pitjantjatjara
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Correct answer
Explanation

Warlpiri, Yolngu Matha, Arrernte, and Pitjantjatjara are all indigenous languages spoken by Aboriginal Australians.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an indigenous language of Asia?

  1. Hindi

  2. Mandarin

  3. Japanese

  4. Korean
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Correct answer
Explanation

Hindi, Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean are not indigenous languages of Asia. They are all national languages of their respective countries.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an endangered language spoken in Thailand?

  1. Northern Thai

  2. Southern Thai

  3. Isan

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

Phu Thai is an endangered language spoken by the Phu Thai people in northeastern Thailand. It is classified as a Tai-Kadai language and is closely related to Lao and Shan.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a community-based language revitalization project in Thailand?

  1. The Akha Language Revitalization Project

  2. The Karen Language Revitalization Project

  3. The Hmong Language Revitalization Project

  4. The Lahu Language Revitalization Project
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Akha Language Revitalization Project is a community-based project that has been successful in increasing the number of speakers of the Akha language and promoting its use in education and media.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a successful bilingual education program in Thailand?

  1. The Akha Bilingual Education Program

  2. The Karen Bilingual Education Program

  3. The Hmong Bilingual Education Program

  4. The Lahu Bilingual Education Program
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Akha Bilingual Education Program has been successful in increasing the number of Akha students who are able to read and write in their own language.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a successful language documentation project in Thailand?

  1. The Akha Language Documentation Project

  2. The Karen Language Documentation Project

  3. The Hmong Language Documentation Project

  4. The Lahu Language Documentation Project
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Akha Language Documentation Project has been successful in documenting the Akha language and creating a number of resources for Akha speakers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a community-based language revitalization project in Thailand?

  1. The Akha Language Revitalization Project

  2. The Karen Language Revitalization Project

  3. The Hmong Language Revitalization Project

  4. The Lahu Language Revitalization Project
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Akha Language Revitalization Project is a community-based project that has been successful in increasing the number of speakers of the Akha language and promoting its use in education and media.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional language spoken by the Nenets people?

  1. Nenets

  2. Inuktitut

  3. Sami

  4. Ainu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Nenets language, also known as Nenets Tundra, is the traditional language spoken by the Nenets people, belonging to the Uralic language family.

Multiple choice

Which Indian language is used in the traditional Tibetan system of medicine?

  1. Tibetan

  2. Sanskrit

  3. Hindi

  4. Nepali
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Explanation

Tibetan is the traditional language of Tibetan medicine, the traditional system of medicine that originated in Tibet. Many Tibetan medical texts and scriptures are written in Tibetan, and it is still used by some Tibetan medical practitioners today.