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Austroasiatic Language Classification

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the classification of Austroasiatic languages.
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Which of the following is an Austroasiatic language?

  1. Hindi

  2. Khmer

  3. Mandarin

  4. Arabic


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Khmer is the official language of Cambodia and is spoken by over 16 million people.

What is the largest branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Munda

  2. Mon-Khmer

  3. Nicobarese

  4. Vietnamese


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mon-Khmer branch includes over 100 languages spoken in Southeast Asia, including Khmer, Vietnamese, and Mon.

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Munda branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Santali

  2. Ho

  3. Mundari

  4. Kharia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kharia is a Dravidian language spoken in Odisha, India.

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Nicobarese branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Car Nicobarese

  2. Chaura

  3. Teressa

  4. Shompen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shompen is a language isolate spoken on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Vietnamese branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Vietnamese

  2. Muong

  3. Thờm

  4. Khmer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Khmer is a Mon-Khmer language spoken in Cambodia.

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Palaungic branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Palaung

  2. Wa

  3. Rumai

  4. Lahu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lahu is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Myanmar, Thailand, and China.

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Khasi branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Khasi

  2. Pnar

  3. Jaintia

  4. War


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

War is a Munda language spoken in India.

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Khmer branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Khmer

  2. Pear

  3. Chong

  4. Bahnar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bahnar is a Mon-Khmer language spoken in Vietnam.

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Mon branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Mon

  2. Nyah Kur

  3. Pwo Karen

  4. Sgaw Karen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sgaw Karen is a Karen language spoken in Myanmar and Thailand.

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Wa branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Wa

  2. Law Waw

  3. Parauk

  4. Lahu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lahu is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Myanmar, Thailand, and China.

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Palaungic branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Palaung

  2. Wa

  3. Rumai

  4. Lahu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lahu is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Myanmar, Thailand, and China.

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Khasi branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Khasi

  2. Pnar

  3. Jaintia

  4. War


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

War is a Munda language spoken in India.

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Khmer branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Khmer

  2. Pear

  3. Chong

  4. Bahnar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bahnar is a Mon-Khmer language spoken in Vietnam.

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Mon branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Mon

  2. Nyah Kur

  3. Pwo Karen

  4. Sgaw Karen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sgaw Karen is a Karen language spoken in Myanmar and Thailand.

Which of the following languages is not a member of the Wa branch of the Austroasiatic language family?

  1. Wa

  2. Law Waw

  3. Parauk

  4. Lahu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lahu is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Myanmar, Thailand, and China.

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