UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION, 2013
M.Phii. (INDIAN DIASPORA)

TIME: 2 HOURS Max. Marks: 75 HALL TICKET NUMBER
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Read carefully the following instructions:
1.
This question paper has two parts: Part A and Part B.

2.
Part A consists of 25 objective type questions of one mark each. There is negative marking of 0.33 marks for every wrong answer. Marks obtained by the candidate in this part will be used for resolving tie cases.

3.
Part B is to be answered in a separate answer book.

4.
The entrance test paper is not to be taken out of the examination hall.


(Marks: 25) PART-A
Tick the correct answer.
1. The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh announced the Rights of Franchise to NRIs at the
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas held in Jaipur in the year 2011 2012 2013 2010
2.
What was the name adopted by Salman Rushdie while he was in hiding: George Shaw Joseph Anton Mikhail Bulgakov Lewis Carroll

3.
Who is the current incumbent president of Mauritius? Shri Pranab Mukherjee Shri Rajkeswur Purryag Shri Vayalar Ravi Sir Anerood Jugnauth

4.
Who is CEO of Pepsico Naina Lal Kidwai Indra Nooyi Sulajja Motwani Nikki Hailey

5.
Where was the 11 th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas held in January 2013? Mumbai Jaipur Kochi Delhi


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Who was the first Indian origin Member of Parliament in UK Sapurji Shaklatwala Lala Hardayal Dadabhai Naoroji Nusserwanji Tata

7.
The great grandson of Mahatma Gandhi elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in


the United States in 2012 is Manilal Gandhi Shanti Gandhi Tushar Gandhi None of the above
8.
Which is the most prominent Indian diasporic business community in Southeast Asia: Khoja Marwari Sindhi Chettiar

9.
Which of the following functional service divisions, the Ministry of Overseas Indian


Affairs (MOIA) has to handle its diverse scope of services? Diaspora Services Financial Services Emigration Services All ofthe above
10.
'Serangoon Road' is the main commercial thoroughfare in Little India, located in Australia Singapore Malaysia Canada

11.
The Indian-American begins the second term as Louisiana Governor in the United States


of America is Mrs. Nikki Haley Mr. Bobby Jindal Mr. Amartya Sen None of the above
12.
Who is the author ofthe book "The Gunny Sack"? Jhumpa Lahiri Benedict Anderson M. G. Vassanji V. S. Naipaul

13.
What is the name of newspaper Mahatma Gandhi started in South Africa? Indian Opinion Pioneer Harijan Anand Bazar Patrika

14.
The movie 'Brick Lane' is based on a novel written by: Salman Rushdie Gurinder Chadha Monika Ali Deepa Mehta


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15.
Who is author ofthe book 'Life isn't All Ha Ha Hee Hee' Meera Sayal Salman Rushdie David Dabydeen Monica Ali

16.
Which country has received the highest amount ofremittances from its diaspora in 2012: USA India China


UK
17.
Where was Gadar Party formed to fight against the British rule in India Japan USA Punjab Singapore

18.
Who is S R Nathan Former President of Singapore Prime Minister ofMauritius Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Member ofMalaysian Parliament

19.
Which country is the source ofhighest volume ofFDI in India: USA UK Singapore Mauritius

20.
Which community has the majority population living in diaspora than at home Indian Jewish Chinese Canadian

21.
Who is the famous person of Indian origin who made significant contributions in the


telecommunication sector in India: Sam Pitroda Sunil Mittal Laxmi Nivas Mittal Vinod Khosla
22.
Which is the famous network ofdiasporic Indian entrepreneurs: TiE FICCI OPEC ISB

23.
Where is Gorakhpur located (outside India) Singapore Trinidad Mauritius Fiji


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24.
Who is the author ofthe book "The Return"? K S Maniam Ramabai Espinet V.S. Naipaul Bharati Mukherjee

25.
Where is Ganga Talao located: South Africa Malaysia Mauritius Fiji


PART-B
PART-B comprises of Section I and Section II. Answer three questions in all, selecting TWO from Section I and ONE from Section II.
SECTION-I
Marks: 30
Answer any of the following TWO questions x 15 marks)
1.
What is diaspora? Discuss the origin of concept and various theories of diaspora in modern times.

2.
What is qualitative interview method? Discuss the main characteristics and types of qualitative interview method.

3.
Write a review of any book of fiction or non-fiction which is based on Indian Diasporic experience.

4.
Discuss the various phases in the making of Indian diaspora.


SECTION -II
Marks: 20
Answer any ONE of the following x 20 marks)
1.
Formulate a research design on anyone of the following themes: international migration, Indian diaspora, multiculturalism, India's relation with any of the countries where Indian population constitute as significant, literary representations of Indian diaspora.

2.
Formulate a research design on any areas of research on Indian diaspora which you would like to carry out as part of your M.Phil dissertation.


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