Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Quiz: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is an annual event observed on January 9. The day celebrates the contributions of the Indian diaspora to their host countries and to India. It brings together overseas Indians from all over the world to interact with Indian leaders and policymakers and to discuss issues of common interest.
The Indian diaspora is a vibrant and diverse community that makes significant contributions to the economies and societies globally. They also play an important role in promoting India's interests abroad. Test your understanding of PBD, previously known as NRI Day with a set of MCQs below:
- When was the first Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrated?
(a) 2002
(b) 2003
(c) 2004
(d) 2005
Answer: (b) 2003
- Where was the first Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrated?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Chennai
(d) Kolkata
Answer: (a) New Delhi
- When was the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrated?
(a) 2015
(b) 2023
(c) 2017
(d) 2019
Answer: (b) 2023
- Where was the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrated?
(a) Indore
(b) Mumbai
(c) Chennai
(d) Kolkata
Answer: (a) New Delhi
- Who is the current Minister for External Affairs of India?
(a) S. Jaishankar
(b) Subramaniam Jaishankar
(c) S.Jaishankar
(d) Subramanian Jaishankar
Answer: (a) S. Jaishankar
- What was the theme of the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas?
(a) "Diaspora: Reliable partners for India’s progress in Amrit Kaal”
(b) "Connecting with the Diaspora: Towards a Sustainable Future"
(c) "Connecting with the Diaspora: Towards a Prosperous Future"
(d) "Connecting with the Diaspora: Towards a Bright Future"
Answer: (a) "Diaspora: Reliable partners for India’s progress in Amrit Kaal”.
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- What is the objective of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas?
(a) To celebrate the contributions of the Indian diaspora to their host countries and India.
(b) To promote ties between the Indian diaspora and India.
(c) To provide a platform for the Indian diaspora to interact with Indian leaders and policymakers.
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
- Which of the following is not a part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations?
(a) A cultural program
(b) A business summit
(c) PBD Convention
(d) A cricket match
Answer: (d) A cricket match
- Which of the following is the largest overseas Indian community?
(a) The Indian community in the United States
(b) The Indian community in the United Kingdom
(c) The Indian community in Canada
(d) The Indian community in Australia
Answer: (a) The Indian community in the United States
- Who was the chief guest of the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention?
(a) Mr. Pravind Jugnauth, Prime Minister
(b) H.E. Mr. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President
(c ) H.E. Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana
(d) Dr. Antonio Costa, Prime Minister
Ans. H.E. Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana
- Why is Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrated on January 9th?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa.
(b) India became a republic.
(c) The Indian independence movement began.
(d) The United Nations was founded.
Ans. (a) Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa
- What was the original name of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas?
(a) Non-Resident Indian Day
(b) Overseas Indian Day
(c) Indian Diaspora Day
(d) World Indian Day
Answer: (a) Non-Resident Indian Day
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is an opportunity to showcase the achievements of the Indian diaspora. It strengthens ties between India and its overseas citizens. The event also provides a platform for discussions on how to further engage the diaspora and harness its potential for India's development.
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