Languages Spoken by Indian Diaspora in Canada

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the languages spoken by the Indian diaspora in Canada. The questions cover various aspects of these languages, including their history, usage, and cultural significance.
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Which language is spoken by the largest number of people of Indian origin in Canada?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Gujarati

  4. Urdu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Punjabi is the most widely spoken language among the Indian diaspora in Canada, with over 400,000 speakers. It is particularly common in the province of British Columbia.

What is the second most common language spoken by people of Indian origin in Canada?

  1. Hindi

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the second most common language spoken by people of Indian origin in Canada, with over 300,000 speakers. It is widely used in the province of Ontario.

Which language is spoken by the third largest group of people of Indian origin in Canada?

  1. Gujarati

  2. Tamil

  3. Telugu

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarati is the third most common language spoken by people of Indian origin in Canada, with over 200,000 speakers. It is particularly common in the province of Ontario.

Which language is spoken by the fourth largest group of people of Indian origin in Canada?

  1. Tamil

  2. Telugu

  3. Malayalam

  4. Kannada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil is the fourth most common language spoken by people of Indian origin in Canada, with over 100,000 speakers. It is particularly common in the province of Ontario.

Which language is spoken by the fifth largest group of people of Indian origin in Canada?

  1. Telugu

  2. Malayalam

  3. Kannada

  4. Marathi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Telugu is the fifth most common language spoken by people of Indian origin in Canada, with over 50,000 speakers. It is particularly common in the province of Ontario.

What is the total number of people of Indian origin in Canada who speak a language other than English or French?

  1. Over 1 million

  2. Over 2 million

  3. Over 3 million

  4. Over 4 million


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the 2016 Canadian census, over 1 million people of Indian origin in Canada reported speaking a language other than English or French at home.

Which province in Canada has the largest population of people of Indian origin?

  1. Ontario

  2. British Columbia

  3. Alberta

  4. Quebec


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ontario is home to the largest population of people of Indian origin in Canada, with over 500,000 people. This is followed by British Columbia, with over 200,000 people of Indian origin.

Which city in Canada has the largest population of people of Indian origin?

  1. Toronto

  2. Vancouver

  3. Calgary

  4. Edmonton


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Toronto is home to the largest population of people of Indian origin in Canada, with over 200,000 people. This is followed by Vancouver, with over 100,000 people of Indian origin.

What is the most common religion among people of Indian origin in Canada?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Sikhism

  3. Islam

  4. Christianity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hinduism is the most common religion among people of Indian origin in Canada, with over 50% of the population identifying as Hindu. This is followed by Sikhism, with over 20% of the population identifying as Sikh.

What is the most common country of origin for people of Indian origin in Canada?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Sri Lanka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India is the most common country of origin for people of Indian origin in Canada, with over 80% of the population having been born in India. This is followed by Pakistan, with over 10% of the population having been born in Pakistan.

What is the average age of people of Indian origin in Canada?

  1. Under 30

  2. 30-49

  3. 50-64

  4. 65 and over


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The average age of people of Indian origin in Canada is 38 years old. This is slightly younger than the average age of the Canadian population as a whole, which is 40 years old.

What is the average income of people of Indian origin in Canada?

  1. Under $50,000

  2. $50,000-$99,999

  3. $100,000-$149,999

  4. $150,000 and over


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The average income of people of Indian origin in Canada is $110,000. This is higher than the average income of the Canadian population as a whole, which is $80,000.

What is the most common occupation among people of Indian origin in Canada?

  1. Professional

  2. Managerial

  3. Technical

  4. Sales and service


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most common occupation among people of Indian origin in Canada is professional, with over 30% of the population working in professional occupations. This is followed by managerial occupations, with over 20% of the population working in managerial occupations.

What is the most common level of education among people of Indian origin in Canada?

  1. High school diploma

  2. College diploma

  3. Bachelor's degree

  4. Graduate degree


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The most common level of education among people of Indian origin in Canada is a bachelor's degree, with over 50% of the population having a bachelor's degree or higher. This is followed by a college diploma, with over 20% of the population having a college diploma.

What is the most common language spoken at home among people of Indian origin in Canada?

  1. English

  2. Hindi

  3. Punjabi

  4. Gujarati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

English is the most common language spoken at home among people of Indian origin in Canada, with over 60% of the population speaking English at home. This is followed by Hindi, with over 20% of the population speaking Hindi at home.

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