Diaspora and Sports

Description: This quiz focuses on the relationship between the Indian diaspora and sports, exploring the ways in which sports have influenced the diaspora's identity, culture, and sense of belonging.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which sport is widely considered to be the most popular among the Indian diaspora?

  1. Cricket

  2. Football

  3. Hockey

  4. Tennis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cricket is a sport that has deep cultural roots in India and is widely played and followed by the Indian diaspora around the world.

How has the Indian diaspora contributed to the growth and popularity of cricket in countries where they have settled?

  1. By establishing cricket clubs and leagues

  2. By organizing tournaments and competitions

  3. By advocating for the inclusion of cricket in school and university curricula

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian diaspora has played a significant role in promoting cricket in their adopted countries by establishing cricket clubs and leagues, organizing tournaments and competitions, and advocating for the inclusion of cricket in school and university curricula.

Which Indian cricketer is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time?

  1. Sachin Tendulkar

  2. Rahul Dravid

  3. Sunil Gavaskar

  4. Kapil Dev


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sachin Tendulkar is widely considered to be one of the greatest batsmen of all time, having scored more runs in international cricket than any other player.

In which country did the Indian diaspora first establish a cricket club?

  1. United Kingdom

  2. United States

  3. Canada

  4. Australia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first Indian cricket club established by the diaspora was the East India Cricket Club, founded in London, United Kingdom, in 1864.

Which Indian-origin cricketer represented England in international cricket?

  1. Nasser Hussain

  2. Monty Panesar

  3. Ravi Bopara

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nasser Hussain, Monty Panesar, and Ravi Bopara are all Indian-origin cricketers who represented England in international cricket.

Which sport has emerged as a symbol of unity and pride among the Indian diaspora in recent years?

  1. Kabaddi

  2. Kho-kho

  3. Badminton

  4. Field hockey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kabaddi has emerged as a symbol of unity and pride among the Indian diaspora in recent years, with major tournaments and leagues being organized in countries with large Indian populations.

How has the Indian diaspora contributed to the development of kabaddi in countries where they have settled?

  1. By establishing kabaddi clubs and leagues

  2. By organizing tournaments and competitions

  3. By advocating for the inclusion of kabaddi in school and university curricula

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian diaspora has played a significant role in promoting kabaddi in their adopted countries by establishing kabaddi clubs and leagues, organizing tournaments and competitions, and advocating for the inclusion of kabaddi in school and university curricula.

Which Indian kabaddi player is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time?

  1. Ajit Singh

  2. Pardeep Narwal

  3. Anup Kumar

  4. Manjeet Chhillar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ajit Singh is widely regarded as one of the greatest kabaddi players of all time, having won numerous awards and accolades for his exceptional performances.

In which country did the Indian diaspora first establish a kabaddi club?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. United Kingdom

  4. Australia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first Indian kabaddi club established by the diaspora was the New York Kabaddi Club, founded in New York City, United States, in 1970.

Which Indian-origin kabaddi player represented Canada in international competitions?

  1. Harpreet Singh

  2. Sukhwinder Singh

  3. Ravi Kumar

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Harpreet Singh, Sukhwinder Singh, and Ravi Kumar are all Indian-origin kabaddi players who represented Canada in international competitions.

Which sport has gained popularity among the Indian diaspora in recent years due to its fast-paced nature and exciting gameplay?

  1. Basketball

  2. Volleyball

  3. Tennis

  4. Badminton


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Badminton has gained popularity among the Indian diaspora in recent years due to its fast-paced nature, exciting gameplay, and the success of Indian players on the international stage.

How has the Indian diaspora contributed to the growth and development of badminton in countries where they have settled?

  1. By establishing badminton clubs and leagues

  2. By organizing tournaments and competitions

  3. By advocating for the inclusion of badminton in school and university curricula

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian diaspora has played a significant role in promoting badminton in their adopted countries by establishing badminton clubs and leagues, organizing tournaments and competitions, and advocating for the inclusion of badminton in school and university curricula.

Which Indian badminton player is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time?

  1. Prakash Padukone

  2. Pullela Gopichand

  3. Saina Nehwal

  4. Kidambi Srikanth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prakash Padukone is widely regarded as one of the greatest badminton players of all time, having won numerous international titles and being instrumental in popularizing the sport in India.

In which country did the Indian diaspora first establish a badminton club?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. United Kingdom

  4. Australia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first Indian badminton club established by the diaspora was the New York Badminton Club, founded in New York City, United States, in 1967.

Which Indian-origin badminton player represented Canada in international competitions?

  1. Michelle Li

  2. Jason Ho-Shue

  3. Andrew D'Souza

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Michelle Li, Jason Ho-Shue, and Andrew D'Souza are all Indian-origin badminton players who represented Canada in international competitions.

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