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Indian Diaspora and Politics: A Force for Change and Representation

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Which country has the largest Indian diaspora population?

  1. United States

  2. United Kingdom

  3. Canada

  4. Australia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As of 2021, the United States has the largest Indian diaspora population, with over 4.5 million people of Indian origin.

What is the term used to describe the political participation of Indian diaspora communities?

  1. Diaspora Politics

  2. Ethnic Politics

  3. Transnational Politics

  4. Global Politics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diaspora Politics refers to the political activities and engagement of Indian diaspora communities in their host countries and their relationship with India.

Which Indian-American politician served as the Governor of Louisiana from 2008 to 2016?

  1. Bobby Jindal

  2. Nikki Haley

  3. Kamala Harris

  4. Tulsi Gabbard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bobby Jindal, a Republican, served as the Governor of Louisiana from 2008 to 2016, becoming the first Indian-American governor in the United States.

What is the name of the organization that represents the interests of the Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom?

  1. Indian Diaspora Council

  2. Federation of Indian Associations UK

  3. Indian National Congress (UK)

  4. Bharatiya Janata Party (UK)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Federation of Indian Associations UK is the largest umbrella organization representing the interests of the Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom.

Which Indian-Canadian politician served as the Mayor of Brampton, Ontario from 2006 to 2014?

  1. Patrick Brown

  2. Jagmeet Singh

  3. Navdeep Bains

  4. Sukh Dhaliwal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sukh Dhaliwal, a Liberal, served as the Mayor of Brampton, Ontario from 2006 to 2014, becoming the first Indian-Canadian mayor of the city.

What is the name of the political party founded by Indian-Australian politician Clive Palmer?

  1. Palmer United Party

  2. United Australia Party

  3. Liberal Party of Australia

  4. National Party of Australia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Clive Palmer founded the Palmer United Party in 2013, which became the third-largest party in the Australian Senate after the 2013 federal election.

Which Indian-American politician served as the United States Secretary of State from 2013 to 2017?

  1. Hillary Clinton

  2. Condoleezza Rice

  3. Madeleine Albright

  4. Nikki Haley


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nikki Haley, a Republican, served as the United States Secretary of State from 2017 to 2018, becoming the first Indian-American to hold this position.

What is the name of the organization that represents the interests of the Indian diaspora in South Africa?

  1. South African Indian Congress

  2. Indian Association of South Africa

  3. National Indian Congress of South Africa

  4. African National Congress


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian Association of South Africa is the oldest and largest organization representing the interests of the Indian diaspora in South Africa.

Which Indian-born politician served as the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago from 1995 to 2001?

  1. Basdeo Panday

  2. Patrick Manning

  3. Kamla Persad-Bissessar

  4. Keith Rowley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Basdeo Panday, an Indo-Trinidadian politician, served as the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago from 1995 to 2001, becoming the first person of Indian origin to hold this position.

What is the name of the political party founded by Indian-Guyanese politician Cheddi Jagan?

  1. People's Progressive Party

  2. People's National Congress

  3. Alliance for Change

  4. Working People's Alliance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cheddi Jagan founded the People's Progressive Party in 1950, which became the dominant political party in Guyana after independence.

Which Indian-born politician served as the President of Mauritius from 1992 to 2002?

  1. Cassam Uteem

  2. Karl Offmann

  3. Anerood Jugnauth

  4. Navin Ramgoolam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cassam Uteem, an Indian-born politician, served as the President of Mauritius from 1992 to 2002, becoming the first person of Indian origin to hold this position.

What is the name of the organization that represents the interests of the Indian diaspora in Fiji?

  1. Fiji Indian National Congress

  2. National Federation Party

  3. Social Democratic Liberal Party

  4. Fiji Labour Party


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Fiji Indian National Congress is the oldest and largest organization representing the interests of the Indian diaspora in Fiji.

Which Indian-born politician served as the Prime Minister of Suriname from 1991 to 1996?

  1. Ronald Venetiaan

  2. Jules Wijdenbosch

  3. Henk Chin A Sen

  4. Jagernath Lachmon


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jagernath Lachmon, an Indian-born politician, served as the Prime Minister of Suriname from 1991 to 1996, becoming the first person of Indian origin to hold this position.

What is the name of the political party founded by Indian-Trinidadian politician Satnarayan Maharaj?

  1. United National Congress

  2. People's National Movement

  3. Congress of the People

  4. National Alliance for Reconstruction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Satnarayan Maharaj founded the Congress of the People in 2006, which became the third-largest political party in Trinidad and Tobago after the 2007 general election.

Which Indian-born politician served as the President of Guyana from 1999 to 2011?

  1. Bharrat Jagdeo

  2. Sam Hinds

  3. Donald Ramotar

  4. David Granger


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharrat Jagdeo, an Indian-born politician, served as the President of Guyana from 1999 to 2011, becoming the youngest person to hold this position.

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