Indian Culture & Heritage·Prelims Questions
Judaism in India — Prelims Questions
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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
Q1medium
Which of the following statements about Jewish communities in India is/are correct? 1. The Bene Israel community is primarily concentrated in Kerala 2. The Paradesi Synagogue in Kochi was built in the 16th century 3. Baghdadi Jews arrived in India during the Mughal period 4. The Bnei Menashe community is found in Northeast India
Q2easy
The term 'Paradesi' in the context of Indian Jewish communities refers to:
Q3easy
Which constitutional articles are most relevant for protecting Jewish minority rights in India?
Q4medium
The decline in Jewish population in India from about 26,000 in 1940s to approximately 4,650 in 2011 is primarily attributed to:
Q5hard
Which of the following is unique to the Bene Israel community among Indian Jews?