Am I Indian Quiz
Questions: 15 · 10 minutes
1. Which statement best describes the place of “Indian” in how you identify?
It is not part of how I identify
It describes a limited cultural interest or connection rather than my core identity
It is an important part of my identity alongside other backgrounds or communities
It is one of the central ways I understand and describe myself
2. Someone in North America asks, “What is your background?” How naturally does an Indian connection enter your answer?
It usually does not enter my answer
I might mention it after describing another background or influence
I usually include it, while adding context about region, family, nationality, or upbringing
I lead with it because it feels essential to an accurate answer
3. Which best describes your ongoing involvement with Indian or Indian-diaspora communities?
I maintain a few connections, but involvement varies by period or occasion
I have little or no ongoing involvement at present
I participate regularly through family, friendships, organizations, faith spaces, or local events
I have occasional contact without feeling part of a continuing network
4. You want to cook an Indian dish that you have not made before. Which response sounds most like you?
I would probably choose a more familiar type of meal instead
I would follow an accessible recipe without worrying much about regional context
I would compare recipes or ask someone familiar with the dish before trying it
I would explore its regional background and adapt it using techniques or flavors I already know
5. How much space do Indian films, music, books, podcasts, comedy, or other creative work occupy in your entertainment choices?
They appear occasionally when a title or artist catches my attention
They are recurring choices, though mixed with many other interests
They are among the main forms of entertainment I seek out
They are generally not part of what I choose
6. Imagine moving to a North American city where you know no one. How much effort would you put into finding Indian or Indian-diaspora groups?
I would prioritize finding them and expect to participate regularly
I might attend something if it appeared in a general local search
I would seek out a few groups and see which connections felt natural
I would build my network through other interests without specifically seeking them
7. During a typical week, how often is Indian regional or diaspora food part of what you eat or prepare?
Rarely or not at all in a typical week
Once, usually when it is convenient or someone else suggests it
A few times as one part of my usual food choices
Most days, often through familiar dishes, ingredients, or techniques
8. An Indian festival that matters in your family or community is approaching. What are you most likely to do?
Actively prepare, take part in traditions, or help bring people together
Acknowledge it briefly but otherwise follow my normal routine
Let the date pass without doing anything specific
Join one or two parts that feel meaningful or enjoyable
9. Imagine living somewhere with very little visible Indian cultural or community presence. How would that affect your sense of belonging?
It would have little effect on my personal sense of belonging
I would notice a few missing comforts or references but adapt easily
I would miss meaningful parts of my social or cultural life
I would feel that an important anchor of my identity was absent
10. When planning a birthday, wedding, holiday gathering, or other milestone, how likely are you to include Indian cultural elements?
Very likely; several elements would feel integral to the occasion
Somewhat likely; I would choose a few personally meaningful elements
Unlikely; I generally prefer a different style of celebration
Slightly likely; I might include one familiar detail if it fits
11. How often do conversations with relatives or close friends include family histories, migration experiences, or life in India and its diaspora?
Sometimes, especially around family occasions or relevant news
Rarely; those topics are not a usual part of our conversations
Frequently; those stories help sustain our relationships
Occasionally, usually as a brief reference rather than a full conversation
12. A local Indian cultural association invites you to a public event. Which response is most typical?
I would likely decline because that kind of community space is not a priority for me
I would be curious but would decide mainly based on convenience
I would probably attend if the theme or people involved appealed to me
I would be eager to attend and might invite others or volunteer
13. If your connection to Indian culture and community gradually disappeared, what would that mean for your sense of self?
It would feel like losing a major part of who I am
It would change some meaningful parts of my life but not my whole identity
It would make a small difference, mostly involving certain interests or occasions
It would not substantially change how I see myself
14. How do Indian languages or heritage-language expressions feature in your relationships?
I do not currently use them in my relationships
I recognize or use a few expressions in limited situations
I use them in some conversations or with particular people
I use at least one regularly or actively maintain it as part of close relationships
15. When making a major life choice, how much do Indian family, cultural, or diaspora perspectives influence how you think it through?
They are usually among the main perspectives shaping my decision
They may cross my mind but rarely affect the decision
They are generally not relevant to how I decide
They matter alongside my personal goals and other influences