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Exploring the Linguistic Tapestry of Tibeto-Burman Languages: A Comprehensive Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a Tibeto-Burman language?

  1. Burmese

  2. Nepali

  3. Hindi

  4. Tibetan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hindi is an Indo-Aryan language, while Burmese, Nepali, and Tibetan are Tibeto-Burman languages.

What is the approximate number of Tibeto-Burman languages spoken worldwide?

  1. 200

  2. 400

  3. 600

  4. 800


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are approximately 400 Tibeto-Burman languages spoken worldwide, making it one of the largest language families in the world.

Which country has the highest number of Tibeto-Burman language speakers?

  1. China

  2. India

  3. Myanmar

  4. Nepal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China has the highest number of Tibeto-Burman language speakers, with over 200 million speakers.

What is the most widely spoken Tibeto-Burman language?

  1. Burmese

  2. Nepali

  3. Tibetan

  4. Dzongkha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Burmese is the most widely spoken Tibeto-Burman language, with over 30 million speakers.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is the official language of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Tibetan

  4. Sikkimese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is spoken by over 160,000 people.

What is the unique feature of the Tibetan writing system?

  1. It is a syllabary.

  2. It is an abugida.

  3. It is a logography.

  4. It is an alphabet.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Tibetan writing system is an abugida, which means that each consonant has an inherent vowel sound that can be modified by diacritics.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is known for its tonal system?

  1. Burmese

  2. Nepali

  3. Tibetan

  4. Karen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Karen language, spoken in Myanmar and Thailand, is known for its complex tonal system, with up to six different tones.

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of multiple languages coexisting in a single geographical area?

  1. Diglossia

  2. Bilingualism

  3. Multilingualism

  4. Polyglossia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Multilingualism refers to the presence of multiple languages in a single geographical area or community.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken by the Sherpa people of Nepal and the Himalayas?

  1. Tamang

  2. Gurung

  3. Sherpa

  4. Magar


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sherpa language is spoken by the Sherpa people, an ethnic group living in the mountainous regions of Nepal and the Himalayas.

What is the approximate number of Tibeto-Burman languages spoken in India?

  1. 50

  2. 100

  3. 150

  4. 200


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are approximately 150 Tibeto-Burman languages spoken in India, making it one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken by the Kachin people of Myanmar?

  1. Jingpho

  2. Naga

  3. Chin

  4. Kuki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jingpho language is spoken by the Kachin people, an ethnic group living in the northern part of Myanmar.

What is the term used to describe the process of a language losing its speakers and eventually becoming extinct?

  1. Language attrition

  2. Language death

  3. Language shift

  4. Language endangerment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Language death refers to the process of a language losing its speakers and eventually becoming extinct.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken by the Lisu people of China and Myanmar?

  1. Lisu

  2. Yi

  3. Naxi

  4. Bai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lisu language is spoken by the Lisu people, an ethnic group living in the mountainous regions of China and Myanmar.

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of a single language having multiple dialects?

  1. Dialect continuum

  2. Diglossia

  3. Polyglossia

  4. Multilingualism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A dialect continuum refers to the phenomenon of a single language having multiple dialects that gradually merge into each other, without any clear boundaries.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken by the Naga people of Northeast India?

  1. Naga

  2. Mizo

  3. Kuki

  4. Chin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Naga language is spoken by the Naga people, an ethnic group living in the Northeast region of India.

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