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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 family is native to the Papuan region?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Niger-Congo

  4. Papuan
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Papuan language family is native to the Papuan region and includes languages such as Huli, Dani, and Yanomami.

Multiple choice

Which language family is native to the Andamanese region?

  1. Indo-European

  2. Sino-Tibetan

  3. Niger-Congo

  4. Andamanese
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Andamanese language family is native to the Andamanese region and includes languages such as Jarawa, Onge, and Sentinelese.

Multiple choice

Which language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language family?

  1. Khasi

  2. Garo

  3. English

  4. Hindi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Garo belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language family, while Khasi belongs to the Austroasiatic language family.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the War people of Meghalaya?

  1. Khasi

  2. Garo

  3. War

  4. Lyngngam
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Lyngngam is the language spoken by the War people of Meghalaya.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Maram people of Meghalaya?

  1. Khasi

  2. Garo

  3. Maram

  4. Rongmei
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rongmei is the language spoken by the Maram people of Meghalaya.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Biate people of Meghalaya?

  1. Khasi

  2. Garo

  3. Biate

  4. Hmar
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hmar is the language spoken by the Biate people of Meghalaya.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Hajong people of Meghalaya?

  1. Khasi

  2. Garo

  3. Hajong

  4. Tiwa
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tiwa is the language spoken by the Hajong people of Meghalaya.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Lyngngam people of Meghalaya?

  1. Khasi

  2. Garo

  3. Lyngngam

  4. War
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D Correct answer
Explanation

War is the language spoken by the Lyngngam people of Meghalaya.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Maring people of Meghalaya?

  1. Khasi

  2. Garo

  3. Maring

  4. Zou
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Zou is the language spoken by the Maring people of Meghalaya.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Riang people of Meghalaya?

  1. Khasi

  2. Garo

  3. Riang

  4. Bru
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bru is the language spoken by the Riang people of Meghalaya.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Synteng people of Meghalaya?

  1. Khasi

  2. Garo

  3. Synteng

  4. Pnar
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pnar is the language spoken by the Synteng people of Meghalaya.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the largest ethnic group in Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. Maithili

  3. Bhojpuri

  4. Tamang
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nepali is spoken by the largest ethnic group in Nepal, the Chhetris.

Multiple choice

What is the language of the Tamang people, one of the largest ethnic groups in Nepal?

  1. Tamang

  2. Newari

  3. Tharu

  4. Magar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tamang is the language spoken by the Tamang people, primarily residing in the central and northern parts of Nepal.

Multiple choice

What is the language of the Tharu people, an indigenous community in Nepal?

  1. Tharu

  2. Magar

  3. Gurung

  4. Rai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tharu is the language spoken by the Tharu people, primarily residing in the southern plains of Nepal.

Multiple choice

Which language is spoken by the Magar people, an ethnic group in western Nepal?

  1. Magar

  2. Gurung

  3. Rai

  4. Limbu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Magar is the language spoken by the Magar people, primarily residing in western Nepal.