Question 1

The area of India where one is most likely to find wheat harvested is while the region most likely to find rice under cultivation is _.

Accepted Answer

A) Nepal, highland valleys of the Himalaya 
B) the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, in the lowlands of India's eastern and western coasts 
C) in the lowlands of southern India, Sri Lanka 
D) Sri Lanka, the Indian states of Haryana and Punjab 
E) Bangladesh, Sri Lanka 
A) Nepal, highland valleys of the Himalaya 
B) the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, in the lowlands of India's eastern and western coasts 
C) in the lowlands of southern India, Sri Lanka 
D) Sri Lanka, the Indian states of Haryana and Punjab 
E) Bangladesh, Sri Lanka B

Question 2

Please briefly discuss both the pros and cons of the construction of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam in Pakistan

Accepted Answer

The construction of the dam has several positive benefits. The dam will generate enormous amounts of electricity to meet the surging demand within Pakistan and will also reduce Pakistan's carbon footprint. The dam can also retain floodwaters from the monsoon which can be released to alleviate drought during the dry season. The dam construction also poses a series of challenges. The location of the dam is in a geopolitical hotspot which could raise tensions with rival India. Many rural villages will also need to be relocated, resulting in people being dispossessed of their land. The price tag of the dam is beyond the ability for Pakistan to finance it, leaving the nation at the mercy of foreign creditors for completion.

Question 3

Describe the major languages of South Asia and explain why their use has been a source of tension.

Accepted Answer

There is extensive linguistic diversity in South Asia. Indo-European languages dominate the north, while Dravidian and Tamil languages are found in the South. India's states are based on linguistic differences. Increasingly, the role of Hindi is expanding, especially in the north. As well, English is a common language because of the long role of Great Britain in the region.

Question 4

The highest peaks of the Himalayas exceed what elevation?

Accepted Answer

A) 19,000 feet 
B) 16,000 feet 
C) 22,000 feet 
D) 13,000 feet 
E) 25,000 feet 
A) 19,000 feet 
B) 16,000 feet 
C) 22,000 feet 
D) 13,000 feet 
E) 25,000 feet

Question 5

In what part of India are Dravidian languages most likely to be spoken?

Accepted Answer

A) south 
B) north 
C) center 
D) west 
E) east 
A) south 
B) north 
C) center 
D) west 
E) east

Question 6

What religion dominates in Bhutan?

Accepted Answer

A) Sikhism 
B) Christianity 
C) Islam 
D) Hinduism 
E) Buddhism 
A) Sikhism 
B) Christianity 
C) Islam 
D) Hinduism 
E) Buddhism

Question 7

What two countries in South Asia have nuclear weapons?

Accepted Answer

A) Sri Lanka and Bhutan 
B) Pakistan and Bangladesh 
C) Bhutan and India 
D) Bangladesh and Sri Lanka 
E) India and Pakistan 
A) Sri Lanka and Bhutan 
B) Pakistan and Bangladesh 
C) Bhutan and India 
D) Bangladesh and Sri Lanka 
E) India and Pakistan

Question 8

There are several significant ethnic conflicts in South Asia. Write an essay in which you examine the history and current status of three of these disputes.

Accepted Answer

India and Pakistan have been fighting ov

Question 9

Of the following regions or countries of South Asia, where would you be most likely to find a Muslim?

Accepted Answer

A) Nepal 
B) Sri Lanka 
C) Bhutan 
D) Kashmir 
E) Kerala 
A) Nepal 
B) Sri Lanka 
C) Bhutan 
D) Kashmir 
E) Kerala

Question 10

What is the name for India's untouchable class?

Accepted Answer

A) Dalits 
B) Kshatriyas 
C) Sudras 
D) Brahmins 
E) Vaishya's 
A) Dalits 
B) Kshatriyas 
C) Sudras 
D) Brahmins 
E) Vaishya's

Question 11

What climatic factor dominates South Asia?

Accepted Answer

A) hailstorms 
B) blizzards 
C) droughts 
D) monsoons 
E) tornadoes 
A) hailstorms 
B) blizzards 
C) droughts 
D) monsoons 
E) tornadoes

Question 12

South Asia recently surpassed which region as the world's most populous region?

Accepted Answer

A) Europe 
B) Latin America 
C) East Asia 
D) Sub-Saharan Africa 
E) North America 
A) Europe 
B) Latin America 
C) East Asia 
D) Sub-Saharan Africa 
E) North America

Question 13

What environmental damage often occurs after many years of irrigation?

Accepted Answer

A) salinization 
B) acid rain 
C) desertification 
D) siltation 
E) deforestation 
A) salinization 
B) acid rain 
C) desertification 
D) siltation 
E) deforestation

Question 14

Which varna group is at the top of the Hindu caste system?

Accepted Answer

A) Shudras 
B) Dalits 
C) Brahmins 
D) Kshatriyas 
E) Vaishyas 
A) Shudras 
B) Dalits 
C) Brahmins 
D) Kshatriyas 
E) Vaishyas

Question 15

What is the main crop in the Ganges Valley of South Asia?

Accepted Answer

A) corn 
B) soybeans 
C) rice 
D) millet 
E) wheat 
A) corn 
B) soybeans 
C) rice 
D) millet 
E) wheat

Question 16

The Buddha

Accepted Answer

A) was also known as Govinda 
B) eventually converted to Hinduism. 
C) supported the caste system. 
D) succeeded in replacing Hinduism as the dominant religion in India 
E) preached that the path to enlightenment ("nirvana")was open to all 
A) was also known as Govinda 
B) eventually converted to Hinduism. 
C) supported the caste system. 
D) succeeded in replacing Hinduism as the dominant religion in India 
E) preached that the path to enlightenment ("nirvana")was open to all

Question 17

The two rivers which dominate South Asia are the

Accepted Answer

A) Brahmaputra and Yamuna 
B) Indus and Ghaghara 
C) Brahmaputra and Ghaghara 
D) Ganges and Yamuna 
E) Indus and Ganges 
A) Brahmaputra and Yamuna 
B) Indus and Ghaghara 
C) Brahmaputra and Ghaghara 
D) Ganges and Yamuna 
E) Indus and Ganges

Question 18

What is the most serious natural hazard in Bangladesh?

Accepted Answer

A) flooding 
B) earthquakes 
C) wildfires 
D) severe tornadoes 
E) volcanoes 
A) flooding 
B) earthquakes 
C) wildfires 
D) severe tornadoes 
E) volcanoes

Question 19

The ISI (Inter-Intelligence Services)is

Accepted Answer

A) are the presidential bodyguards in Pakistan 
B) an Indian counterterrorist force which works undercover in Kashmir 
C) worked extensively with the Soviet KGB during the Cold War 
D) have a strong working relationship with the American CIA and Israeli secret police 
E) are Pakistani and may be comprised by radical Islamist elements 
A) are the presidential bodyguards in Pakistan 
B) an Indian counterterrorist force which works undercover in Kashmir 
C) worked extensively with the Soviet KGB during the Cold War 
D) have a strong working relationship with the American CIA and Israeli secret police 
E) are Pakistani and may be comprised by radical Islamist elements

Question 20

Which nation below has the highest life expectancy at birth in South Asia?

Accepted Answer

A) Nepal 
B) India 
C) Sri Lanka 
D) Pakistan 
E) Bangladesh 
A) Nepal 
B) India 
C) Sri Lanka 
D) Pakistan 
E) Bangladesh

The area of India where one is most likely to find wheat harvested is while the region most likely to find rice under cultivation is _.

Please briefly discuss both the pros and cons of the construction of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam in Pakistan

Describe the major languages of South Asia and explain why their use has been a source of tension.

The highest peaks of the Himalayas exceed what elevation?

In what part of India are Dravidian languages most likely to be spoken?

What religion dominates in Bhutan?

What two countries in South Asia have nuclear weapons?

There are several significant ethnic conflicts in South Asia. Write an essay in which you examine the history and current status of three of these disputes.

Of the following regions or countries of South Asia, where would you be most likely to find a Muslim?

What is the name for India's untouchable class?

What climatic factor dominates South Asia?

South Asia recently surpassed which region as the world's most populous region?

What environmental damage often occurs after many years of irrigation?

Which varna group is at the top of the Hindu caste system?

What is the main crop in the Ganges Valley of South Asia?

The Buddha

The two rivers which dominate South Asia are the

What is the most serious natural hazard in Bangladesh?

The ISI (Inter-Intelligence Services)is

Which nation below has the highest life expectancy at birth in South Asia?

Concepts of World Geography

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Exam 12: South Asia

The area of India where one is most likely to find wheat harvested is while the region most likely to find rice under cultivation is _.

Please briefly discuss both the pros and cons of the construction of the Diamer-Bhasha Dam in Pakistan

Describe the major languages of South Asia and explain why their use has been a source of tension.

The highest peaks of the Himalayas exceed what elevation?

In what part of India are Dravidian languages most likely to be spoken?

What religion dominates in Bhutan?

What two countries in South Asia have nuclear weapons?

There are several significant ethnic conflicts in South Asia. Write an essay in which you examine the history and current status of three of these disputes.

Of the following regions or countries of South Asia, where would you be most likely to find a Muslim?

What is the name for India's untouchable class?

What climatic factor dominates South Asia?

South Asia recently surpassed which region as the world's most populous region?

What environmental damage often occurs after many years of irrigation?

Which varna group is at the top of the Hindu caste system?

What is the main crop in the Ganges Valley of South Asia?

The Buddha

The two rivers which dominate South Asia are the

What is the most serious natural hazard in Bangladesh?

The ISI (Inter-Intelligence Services)is

Which nation below has the highest life expectancy at birth in South Asia?

Concepts of World Geography

Physical Geography and the Environment

North America

Latin America

The Caribbean

Sub-Saharan Africa

Southwest Asia and North Africa

Europe

The Russian Domain

Central Asia

East Asia

Southeast Asia

Australia and Oceania

Filters