Fascinating Insights About Hong Kong
Explore interesting facts about Hong Kong from the 2021 Population Census, including the non-ethnic Chinese population, Gurkhas' origin, language spoken at home, and religious practices like Friday prayers. Discover the diverse cultural facets of Hong Kong through this engaging content.
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Q1) According to the 2021 Population Census, what is the non-ethnic Chinese population, including foreign domestic workers, in Hong Kong?
The correct answer is According to statistics, the number of non-ethnic Chinese in 2021 reached 619,568, constituting 8.4% of the whole population in Hong Kong. Among them, 318,224 were foreign domestic workers.
Q2) From 1948 to 1997, Gurkhas were responsible for border defense in Hong Kong. Where do Gurkhas come from? Nepal India Pakistan United Kingdom
The correct answer is Nepal The name "Gurkha" comes from the Hindu warrior-saint Guru Gorakhnath from the 8th century. The Gurkhas mercenaries of the East India Company and came to Hong Kong with the British Army in 1948. They were responsible surveillance along the border and patrolling in remote areas. were originally for close
Q3) According to the 2021 Population Census, what was the language most commonly spoken at home by the non-ethnic Chinese aged 5 and over in Hong Kong? Bahasa Indonesia Putonghua Cantonese English
English The correct answer is According to statistics, 46.1% of the non-ethnic Chinese population reported English as the language most usually spoken at home. Followed by Cantonese (29.4%).
Q4) Followers of which religion perform special prayers every Friday? Catholics Muslims Buddhists Hindus
Muslims The correct answer is Every Friday, Muslim men are required to attend Friday prayers at the mosque. Friday prayers, called " al t al-jum'ah" meaning "congregation," are performed on this day. Muslims gather at the mosque to pray, recite the Quran, and listen to the sermon delivered by the imam. Additionally, Jewish followersobserve the Sabbath every seven days, starting from sunset on Friday until sunset on Saturday, during which they gather for prayer and light candles, among other customs.
Q5) According to the 2021 Population Census, among the South Asian population, which ethnic group has the largest population? Indians Pakistanis Bengalis Sri Lankans
The correct answer is Indians According to statistics, Indians have the largest population (42,569; 6.9% of all non-ethnic Chinese population in Hong Kong), followed by Nepalese (29,701; 4.8%) and Pakistanis (24,385; 3.9%).
Q6) Which of the following facility was not built with funding from the Indian Parsi community? The University of Hong Kong Ruttonjee Hospital Star Ferry Peak Tram
Peak Tram The correct answer is The proposal to build the Peak Tram was made by Alexander Findlay Smith, a Scottish man, to the Hong Kong government in 1881. The Hong Kong Tramway Company, composed of Alexander Findlay Smith, David Sassoon, and Catchick Paul Chater, was responsible for its construction, and it began operating on May 30, 1888. The other three facilities were funded by the Indian Parsi community: Star Ferry (originally Kowloon Ferry) was founded by Dorabjee Naorojee Mithaiwala; Ruttonjee Hospital (formerly Ruttonjee Sanatorium) and Grantham Hospital were established with donations from Jehangir Hormusjee Ruttonjee; and the University of Hong Kong's major donor was Sir Hormusjee Naorojee Mody.
Q7) According to the 2021 Population Census, which subject was the most popular field of education as reported by the non-ethnic Chinese population that have attended post-secondary education? Mechanical, electrical, electronic and marine engineering Arts and social science Business and commercial studies Computer studies
Business and commercial studies The correct answer is According to statistics, 30.3% of the non-ethnic Chinese population that have attended post-secondary education studied Business and commercial studies ; 19.3% studied Arts and social science ; 8.7% studied Computer studies ; 7.4% studied Mechanical, electrical, electronic and marine engineering ; and 6.1% studied Architecture and construction engineering .
Q8) Which ethnic groups have made significant contributions to the defense and protection of Hong Kong in the past? Nepalese Indians Pakistanis All of the above
The correct answer is All of the above Nepalese served as Gurkhas responsible for border defense. Indians and Pakistanis have served in the disciplined forces.
Q9) According to the regional classification of the United Nations Statistics Division, which combination of countries belongs to South Asia? Nepal, India, Maldives, Sri Lanka Myanmar, Laos, Bangladesh, Pakistan Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan India, Iran, Sri Lanka, Laos
Nepal, India, Maldives, Sri Lanka The correct answer is According to the regional classification of the United Nations Statistics Division, South Asian countries include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, Iran, Bhutan, and Maldives.
Q10) According to the 2021 Population Census, which district has the highest concentration of Japanese based on District Council district? Yau Tsim Mong district Kowloon City district Eastern district Wong Tai Sin district
The correct answer is Eastern district According to statistics, 16.6% of Japanese live in the Eastern district, followed by the Kowloon City district (15.1%), and then the Yau Tsim Mong district (14.4%).
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