Which of the following statements best characterizes the concept of diaspora in the context of India?
1
Diaspora refers only to the migration of Indians to Western countries.
2
Diaspora involves the dispersion of an ethnic or cultural group from their homeland, with a continued connection to the place of origin.
3
Diaspora exclusively focuses on economic migration and excludes considerations of cultural ties.
4
Diaspora is a term applicable only to the contemporary global migration patterns and does not have historical relevance.