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Tibeto-Burman Languages: A Challenge for Language Enthusiasts

Description: Tibeto-Burman Languages: A Challenge for Language Enthusiasts
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Which language family does the Tibeto-Burman language belong to?

  1. Sino-Tibetan

  2. Indo-European

  3. Austroasiatic

  4. Dravidian


Correct Option: A
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.

Approximately how many Tibeto-Burman languages are there?

  1. 200

  2. 400

  3. 600

  4. 800


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are approximately 400 Tibeto-Burman languages spoken in various parts of Asia, primarily in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia.

Which Tibeto-Burman language has the largest number of speakers?

  1. Burmese

  2. Tibetan

  3. Nepali

  4. Dzongkha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Burmese is the Tibeto-Burman language with the largest number of speakers, with over 30 million native speakers primarily in Myanmar (Burma).

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

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Tibetan

  3. Nepali

  4. Sikkimese


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is spoken by the majority of the population.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is closely related to Chinese?

  1. Burmese

  2. Tibetan

  3. Karen

  4. Lisu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Burmese is the Tibeto-Burman language that is most closely related to Chinese, sharing many similarities in grammar and vocabulary.

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

  1. Tibetan

  2. Nepali

  3. Karen

  4. Lahu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tibetan is a tonal language, meaning that the pitch of the voice can change the meaning of a word.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in the mountainous regions of Nepal?

  1. Sherpa

  2. Tamang

  3. Magar

  4. Gurung


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sherpa is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the mountainous regions of Nepal, particularly in the Everest region.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in the Kachin State of Myanmar?

  1. Kachin

  2. Shan

  3. Karen

  4. Chin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kachin is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Kachin State of Myanmar, with a significant population of speakers.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in the Naga Hills of Northeast India?

  1. Naga

  2. Mizo

  3. Kuki

  4. Chin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naga is a collective term for a group of Tibeto-Burman languages spoken in the Naga Hills of Northeast India, with various distinct dialects.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in the Chin State of Myanmar?

  1. Chin

  2. Kachin

  3. Shan

  4. Karen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chin is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Chin State of Myanmar, with a significant population of speakers.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in the Karen State of Myanmar?

  1. Karen

  2. Shan

  3. Kachin

  4. Chin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karen is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Karen State of Myanmar, with a significant population of speakers.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in the Shan State of Myanmar?

  1. Shan

  2. Karen

  3. Kachin

  4. Chin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shan is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Shan State of Myanmar, with a significant population of speakers.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in the Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan, China?

  1. Lisu

  2. Yi

  3. Naxi

  4. Bai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lisu is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Lisu Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan, China, with a significant population of speakers.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in the Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan, China?

  1. Yi

  2. Lisu

  3. Naxi

  4. Bai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yi is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan, China, with a significant population of speakers.

Which Tibeto-Burman language is spoken in the Naxi Autonomous County of Yunnan, China?

  1. Naxi

  2. Yi

  3. Lisu

  4. Bai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naxi is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Naxi Autonomous County of Yunnan, China, with a significant population of speakers.

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