Indian Diaspora and Global Impact

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge of the Indian Diaspora and its global impact, covering topics such as migration patterns, cultural influences, economic contributions, and challenges faced by Indian communities abroad.
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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:

The United States is home to the largest Indian diaspora population, with over 4.5 million Indian-Americans.

What is the term used to describe the movement of people from India to other countries?

  1. Emigration

  2. Immigration

  3. Migration

  4. Diaspora


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Emigration refers to the movement of people from one country to another, while immigration refers to the movement of people into a country.

Which region has historically been a major source of Indian emigration?

  1. North India

  2. South India

  3. East India

  4. West India


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Punjab region in North India has historically been a major source of Indian emigration, particularly to countries like the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.

What is the term used to describe the transfer of cultural elements from one society to another?

  1. Acculturation

  2. Assimilation

  3. Diffusion

  4. Integration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Diffusion refers to the process by which cultural elements are transmitted from one society to another through various means such as trade, travel, and migration.

Which Indian dish has gained global popularity and is now widely available in restaurants worldwide?

  1. Chicken Tikka Masala

  2. Butter Chicken

  3. Samosa

  4. Biryani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chicken Tikka Masala is an Indian dish that has gained immense popularity globally and is now a staple in many restaurants worldwide.

What is the term used to describe the economic contributions made by Indian immigrants to their host countries?

  1. Remittances

  2. Foreign Direct Investment

  3. Exports

  4. Gross Domestic Product


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Remittances refer to the money sent by Indian immigrants back to their home country, which contributes significantly to the Indian economy.

Which Indian-American entrepreneur is known for founding the ride-sharing company Uber?

  1. Sundar Pichai

  2. Satya Nadella

  3. Elon Musk

  4. Travis Kalanick


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Travis Kalanick is an Indian-American entrepreneur who co-founded the ride-sharing company Uber.

What is the term used to describe the challenges and difficulties faced by Indian immigrants in their host countries?

  1. Xenophobia

  2. Racism

  3. Discrimination

  4. Integration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Discrimination refers to the unfair treatment of individuals based on their race, ethnicity, or other characteristics, which can be a challenge faced by Indian immigrants in their host countries.

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 is an Indian-American politician who served as the Governor of Louisiana from 2008 to 2016.

What is the term used to describe the process by which Indian immigrants maintain their cultural identity while adapting to their new host countries?

  1. Assimilation

  2. Integration

  3. Acculturation

  4. Transculturation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transculturation refers to the process by which Indian immigrants maintain their cultural identity while adapting to their new host countries, resulting in a blend of both cultures.

Which Indian-American actress won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2003 for her role in the film 'Lost in Translation'?

  1. Priyanka Chopra

  2. Deepika Padukone

  3. Aishwarya Rai

  4. Nicole Kidman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nicole Kidman is an Australian actress who won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2003 for her role in the film 'Lost in Translation', not an Indian-American actress.

What is the term used to describe the movement of people from one country to another in search of better economic opportunities?

  1. Emigration

  2. Immigration

  3. Migration

  4. Diaspora


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Migration refers to the movement of people from one country to another, often in search of better economic opportunities or to escape conflict or persecution.

Which Indian-American author won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2007 for his novel 'The Namesake'?

  1. Jhumpa Lahiri

  2. Arundhati Roy

  3. Vikram Seth

  4. Salman Rushdie


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhumpa Lahiri is an Indian-American author who won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2007 for her novel 'The Namesake'.

What is the term used to describe the process by which Indian immigrants establish businesses and contribute to the economic growth of their host countries?

  1. Entrepreneurship

  2. Investment

  3. Globalization

  4. Economic Development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Entrepreneurship refers to the process by which Indian immigrants establish businesses and contribute to the economic growth of their host countries.

Which Indian-American scientist won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of quantum chromodynamics?

  1. Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

  2. Har Gobind Khorana

  3. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan

  4. Subhash Mukhopadhyay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar is an Indian-American astrophysicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1983 for his work on the theory of quantum chromodynamics.

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