Languages Spoken by Indian Diaspora in Australia

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of the languages spoken by the Indian diaspora in Australia. The questions cover a variety of topics, including the most commonly spoken languages, the history of Indian languages in Australia, and the challenges faced by speakers of Indian languages in Australia.
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Which is the most commonly spoken Indian language in Australia?

  1. Hindi

  2. Punjabi

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindi is the most commonly spoken Indian language in Australia, with over 250,000 speakers. It is followed by Punjabi, with over 100,000 speakers, and Tamil and Telugu, with over 50,000 speakers each.

When did the first Indian immigrants arrive in Australia?

  1. 18th century

  2. 19th century

  3. 20th century

  4. 21st century


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first Indian immigrants arrived in Australia in the 19th century, mostly from the Punjab region of India. They were brought to Australia to work as laborers on sugar plantations and in gold mines.

What are some of the challenges faced by speakers of Indian languages in Australia?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Lack of access to language services

  3. Limited opportunities for education and employment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Speakers of Indian languages in Australia face a number of challenges, including discrimination, lack of access to language services, and limited opportunities for education and employment.

What is the name of the organization that represents the interests of Indian language speakers in Australia?

  1. The Federation of Indian Language Associations of Australia (FILAA)

  2. The Australian Federation of Indian Communities (AFIC)

  3. The Indian Australian Welfare Association (IAWA)

  4. The Indian Diaspora Council of Australia (IDCA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Federation of Indian Language Associations of Australia (FILAA) is the peak body representing the interests of Indian language speakers in Australia. It was established in 1992 and has over 50 member organizations.

What is the future of Indian languages in Australia?

  1. They will continue to be spoken by a small number of people.

  2. They will become more widely spoken as the Indian diaspora grows.

  3. They will eventually disappear as the Indian diaspora assimilates into Australian society.

  4. It is difficult to say.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of Indian languages in Australia is difficult to predict. Some experts believe that they will continue to be spoken by a small number of people, while others believe that they will become more widely spoken as the Indian diaspora grows. It is also possible that they will eventually disappear as the Indian diaspora assimilates into Australian society.

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