Indian Diaspora

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the Indian Diaspora, the communities of people of Indian origin living outside of India.
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Which country has the largest Indian diaspora population?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. Singapore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States has the largest Indian diaspora population, with over 4 million people of Indian origin living in the country.

When did the first major wave of Indian migration to the United States occur?

  1. 1800s

  2. 1900s

  3. 1950s

  4. 1980s


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first major wave of Indian migration to the United States occurred in the early 1900s, with many people coming from the Punjab region of India.

Which Indian state has the largest diaspora population?

  1. Kerala

  2. Punjab

  3. Gujarat

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala has the largest diaspora population among Indian states, with over 2 million people living outside of India.

What is the term used to describe the movement of skilled workers from India to other countries?

  1. Brain drain

  2. Brain gain

  3. Human capital flight

  4. Diaspora flight


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brain drain is the term used to describe the movement of skilled workers from India to other countries.

Which Indian diaspora community is known for its contributions to the technology industry in the United States?

  1. Silicon Valley Indians

  2. Indian Americans

  3. Indian diaspora

  4. Indian immigrants


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Silicon Valley Indians diaspora community is known for its contributions to the technology industry in the United States.

What is the largest Indian diaspora organization in the world?

  1. Overseas Friends of BJP

  2. World Hindu Council

  3. Indian National Overseas Congress

  4. Global Organization of People of Indian Origin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) is the largest Indian diaspora organization in the world.

Which Indian diaspora community is known for its contributions to the arts and culture in the United Kingdom?

  1. British Indians

  2. Indian diaspora

  3. Indian immigrants

  4. South Asian diaspora


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The British Indians diaspora community is known for its contributions to the arts and culture in the United Kingdom.

What is the term used to describe the return of Indian diaspora members to India?

  1. Reverse migration

  2. Repatriation

  3. Diaspora return

  4. Brain gain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reverse migration is the term used to describe the return of Indian diaspora members to India.

Which Indian diaspora community is known for its contributions to the medical field in Canada?

  1. Indo-Canadians

  2. Indian diaspora

  3. Canadian Indians

  4. South Asian diaspora


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indo-Canadians diaspora community is known for its contributions to the medical field in Canada.

What is the term used to describe the transfer of skills and knowledge from Indian diaspora members to their home country?

  1. Diaspora engagement

  2. Diaspora knowledge transfer

  3. Diaspora remittances

  4. Diaspora investment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Diaspora knowledge transfer is the term used to describe the transfer of skills and knowledge from Indian diaspora members to their home country.

Which Indian diaspora community is known for its contributions to the business and finance sectors in Singapore?

  1. Indian Singaporeans

  2. Indian diaspora

  3. Singaporean Indians

  4. South Asian diaspora


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Singaporeans diaspora community is known for its contributions to the business and finance sectors in Singapore.

What is the term used to describe the economic contributions of Indian diaspora members to their home country?

  1. Diaspora remittances

  2. Diaspora investment

  3. Diaspora trade

  4. Diaspora philanthropy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diaspora remittances is the term used to describe the economic contributions of Indian diaspora members to their home country.

Which Indian diaspora community is known for its contributions to the education sector in Australia?

  1. Indian Australians

  2. Indian diaspora

  3. Australian Indians

  4. South Asian diaspora


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Australians diaspora community is known for its contributions to the education sector in Australia.

What is the term used to describe the political participation of Indian diaspora members in their host countries?

  1. Diaspora politics

  2. Diaspora lobbying

  3. Diaspora advocacy

  4. Diaspora engagement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diaspora politics is the term used to describe the political participation of Indian diaspora members in their host countries.

Which Indian diaspora community is known for its contributions to the hospitality industry in the United Arab Emirates?

  1. Indian expatriates

  2. Indian diaspora

  3. Emirati Indians

  4. South Asian diaspora


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian expatriates diaspora community is known for its contributions to the hospitality industry in the United Arab Emirates.

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