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The Use of North Indian Languages in the Diaspora

Description: This quiz covers the use of North Indian languages in the diaspora, including their history, current status, and challenges.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which North Indian language has the largest number of speakers outside of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Punjabi

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most widely spoken North Indian language in the diaspora, with significant populations in countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Mauritius.

What is the main reason for the spread of North Indian languages in the diaspora?

  1. Colonialism

  2. Trade

  3. Migration

  4. Tourism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The spread of North Indian languages in the diaspora is primarily due to migration, as people from North India have moved to other countries for work, education, or other reasons.

Which North Indian language is the official language of Fiji?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Punjabi

  4. Fiji Hindi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fiji Hindi is a dialect of Hindi that is spoken in Fiji and is the official language of the country.

What is the main challenge facing North Indian languages in the diaspora?

  1. Language loss

  2. Language shift

  3. Language discrimination

  4. Lack of resources


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Language loss is the main challenge facing North Indian languages in the diaspora, as many speakers are losing their ability to speak the language due to factors such as assimilation, intermarriage, and lack of exposure to the language.

What is being done to promote the use of North Indian languages in the diaspora?

  1. Language schools

  2. Cultural organizations

  3. Media outlets

  4. Government initiatives


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above are being done to promote the use of North Indian languages in the diaspora, including language schools, cultural organizations, media outlets, and government initiatives.

Which North Indian language is the most widely taught in schools outside of India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Punjabi

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most widely taught North Indian language in schools outside of India, due to its status as the official language of India and its large number of speakers.

What is the main factor contributing to the decline of North Indian languages in the diaspora?

  1. Assimilation

  2. Intermarriage

  3. Lack of exposure to the language

  4. Language discrimination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Assimilation is the main factor contributing to the decline of North Indian languages in the diaspora, as speakers adopt the language and culture of their new country.

Which North Indian language has the largest number of speakers in the United States?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Punjabi

  4. Gujarati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi has the largest number of speakers in the United States among North Indian languages, with over 600,000 speakers.

What is the main challenge facing North Indian language media outlets in the diaspora?

  1. Lack of funding

  2. Lack of skilled journalists

  3. Competition from mainstream media

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are challenges facing North Indian language media outlets in the diaspora, including lack of funding, lack of skilled journalists, and competition from mainstream media.

Which North Indian language is the most widely used in Bollywood films?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Punjabi

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most widely used language in Bollywood films, due to its status as the official language of India and its large number of speakers.

What is the main reason for the decline of North Indian language newspapers in the diaspora?

  1. Rising costs of production

  2. Decreasing readership

  3. Competition from online media

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are reasons for the decline of North Indian language newspapers in the diaspora, including rising costs of production, decreasing readership, and competition from online media.

Which North Indian language is the most widely used in the United Kingdom?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Punjabi

  4. Gujarati


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Punjabi is the most widely used North Indian language in the United Kingdom, with over 200,000 speakers.

What is the main challenge facing North Indian language schools in the diaspora?

  1. Lack of funding

  2. Lack of qualified teachers

  3. Lack of students

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are challenges facing North Indian language schools in the diaspora, including lack of funding, lack of qualified teachers, and lack of students.

Which North Indian language is the most widely used in Canada?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Punjabi

  4. Gujarati


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Punjabi is the most widely used North Indian language in Canada, with over 500,000 speakers.

What is the main challenge facing North Indian language radio stations in the diaspora?

  1. Lack of funding

  2. Lack of skilled broadcasters

  3. Competition from mainstream radio stations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are challenges facing North Indian language radio stations in the diaspora, including lack of funding, lack of skilled broadcasters, and competition from mainstream radio stations.

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