Question 1

In India, as in many countries in the Global South, linguistic diversity is overcome primarily by

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A)  teaching everyone multiple languages. 
B)  a corps of civil service translators. 
C)  the use of the former colonizer's language. 
D)  the official adoption of the most common language. 
E)  government-owned broadcast media using all spoken languages. 
A)  teaching everyone multiple languages. 
B)  a corps of civil service translators. 
C)  the use of the former colonizer's language. 
D)  the official adoption of the most common language. 
E)  government-owned broadcast media using all spoken languages. C

Question 2

Mahatma Gandhi advocated nonviolence as an integral part of the independence movement. Would he recognize the India of today? In your opinion, would he be supportive of what India has become?

Accepted Answer

It is difficult to say for certain how Mahatma Gandhi would view modern-day India. On one hand, he may appreciate the progress and development that India has made since gaining independence. He may also be proud of India's status as a global economic and technological powerhouse.

On the other hand, Gandhi may have concerns about certain aspects of India today. He may be troubled by the ongoing issues of poverty, inequality, and social injustice that still persist in the country. He may also be disappointed by the prevalence of violence and conflict in certain regions of India.

Overall, it is likely that Gandhi would continue to advocate for nonviolence, equality, and social justice in India. He may encourage the people of India to continue striving for a more peaceful and equitable society, while also celebrating the progress that has been made. Ultimately, Gandhi's vision of a united, nonviolent, and just India may still be relevant and important in today's world.

Question 3

The more powerful house of the Indian legislature is the _________.

Accepted Answer

Lok Sabha

Question 4

What has been the impact of poverty on India's public policy? Is poverty a problem that India will ever be able to "solve" permanently? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The impact of poverty on India's public

Question 5

Compared to the Soviet Union or Eastern European countries, India's government

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A)  has not been able to maintain legitimacy for its regime. 
B)  has been limited in the success of liberalization policies. 
C)  is not perceived to have been as effective. 
D)  is not the focus of repressed rage among its citizens. 
E)  has not been able to grow its economy in comparison to similar countries. 
A)  has not been able to maintain legitimacy for its regime. 
B)  has been limited in the success of liberalization policies. 
C)  is not perceived to have been as effective. 
D)  is not the focus of repressed rage among its citizens. 
E)  has not been able to grow its economy in comparison to similar countries.

Question 6

Indira Gandhi came to power in 1966 because

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A)  her father, Nehru, wanted her to do so. 
B)  her grandfather, Gandhi, wanted her to do so. 
C)  she was the choice of the Soviet leadership. 
D)  the Syndicate thought she would be malleable. 
E)  her husband's name drew so many votes. 
A)  her father, Nehru, wanted her to do so. 
B)  her grandfather, Gandhi, wanted her to do so. 
C)  she was the choice of the Soviet leadership. 
D)  the Syndicate thought she would be malleable. 
E)  her husband's name drew so many votes.

Question 7

Who plays the role of head of state in India?

Accepted Answer

A)  The British monarch 
B)  The Indian monarch 
C)  The prime minister 
D)  The president 
E)  Nobody 
A)  The British monarch 
B)  The Indian monarch 
C)  The prime minister 
D)  The president 
E)  Nobody

Question 8

Signs of the legitimacy of India's regime include

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A)  voter turnout in national elections that is favorably comparable to turnout in the United States. 
B)  voting levels among the poor that are almost as high as the national average. 
C)  an absence of violent protest or civic conflict. 
D)  the stable coalition forming governments since independence. 
E)  the almost automatic reelection of incumbents. 
A)  voter turnout in national elections that is favorably comparable to turnout in the United States. 
B)  voting levels among the poor that are almost as high as the national average. 
C)  an absence of violent protest or civic conflict. 
D)  the stable coalition forming governments since independence. 
E)  the almost automatic reelection of incumbents.

Question 9

India's constitution allows the prime minister to exercise unusually strong powers during a crisis, something known as

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A)  Martial Law. 
B)  Emergency Rule. 
C)  Crisis Government. 
D)  Security State. 
E)  Legal Lockdown. 
A)  Martial Law. 
B)  Emergency Rule. 
C)  Crisis Government. 
D)  Security State. 
E)  Legal Lockdown.

Question 10

The territory that has been the source of direct conflict between India and Pakistan for several decades is known as ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  New Delhi 
B)  Sri Lanka 
C)  Kashmir 
D)  Kandahar 
E)  Sierra Leone 
A)  New Delhi 
B)  Sri Lanka 
C)  Kashmir 
D)  Kandahar 
E)  Sierra Leone

Question 11

On June 26, 1975, Indira Gandhi gained all but dictatorial power when she declared __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of On June 26, 1975, Indira Gandhi gained...

Question 12

Mohandas Gandhi's leadership solidified the independence movement as

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A)  being driven by educated elites. 
B)  broad based with support among the masses. 
C)  a regional struggle. 
D)  one based on religious identity. 
E)  one that drew support only from the lower castes. 
A)  being driven by educated elites. 
B)  broad based with support among the masses. 
C)  a regional struggle. 
D)  one based on religious identity. 
E)  one that drew support only from the lower castes.

Question 13

About one-sixth of India's population lives in conditions in which their incomes fall more than 25 percent below the level needed to obtain basic food, clothing, or shelter, a condition known as

Accepted Answer

A)  under-nourishment. 
B)  underemployment. 
C)  ultrapoverty. 
D)  extreme debt. 
E)  fatal poverty. 
A)  under-nourishment. 
B)  underemployment. 
C)  ultrapoverty. 
D)  extreme debt. 
E)  fatal poverty.

Question 14

Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale was the Sikh religious and political leader killed during the attack on the __________ Temple in 1984.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale was the Sikh religious...

Question 15

As the middle class grows in size, wealth, and global awareness in India, what kinds of policy demands will it make on Indian governments? How does this differ from the demands of middle class growth in other countries, such as China?

Accepted Answer

As the middle class grows in size, wealt

Question 16

Since independence, India has benefited from

Accepted Answer

A)  growing loyalty to regions of the country. 
B)  a disappearance of caste allegiances. 
C)  general identification with India as a country. 
D)  increased religious fundamentalism. 
E)  high levels of foreign investment. 
A)  growing loyalty to regions of the country. 
B)  a disappearance of caste allegiances. 
C)  general identification with India as a country. 
D)  increased religious fundamentalism. 
E)  high levels of foreign investment.

Question 17

India is one of the most ethnically and religiously diverse countries in the world. How has that affected Indian politics since independence?

Accepted Answer

India's ethnic and religious diversity h

Question 18

The current prime minister of India is

Accepted Answer

A)  Narendra Modi 
B)  Rahul Gandhi 
C)  Manmohan Singh 
D)  Jawaharlal Nehru 
E)  CK Prahalad 
A)  Narendra Modi 
B)  Rahul Gandhi 
C)  Manmohan Singh 
D)  Jawaharlal Nehru 
E)  CK Prahalad

Question 19

Castes are divided into subcastes know as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sikhs 
B)  Dalits 
C)  Jati 
D)  Brahmins 
E)  Swaraj 
A)  Sikhs 
B)  Dalits 
C)  Jati 
D)  Brahmins 
E)  Swaraj

Question 20

In 2014, BJP was able to triumph in the election because of its focus on which issue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relations with the United States 
B)  Stability 
C)  Pakistan 
D)  Terrorism 
E)  Economics and clean government 
A)  Relations with the United States 
B)  Stability 
C)  Pakistan 
D)  Terrorism 
E)  Economics and clean government

In India, as in many countries in the Global South, linguistic diversity is overcome primarily by

Mahatma Gandhi advocated nonviolence as an integral part of the independence movement. Would he recognize the India of today? In your opinion, would he be supportive of what India has become?

The more powerful house of the Indian legislature is the _________.

What has been the impact of poverty on India's public policy? Is poverty a problem that India will ever be able to "solve" permanently? Why or why not?

Compared to the Soviet Union or Eastern European countries, India's government

Indira Gandhi came to power in 1966 because

Who plays the role of head of state in India?

Signs of the legitimacy of India's regime include

India's constitution allows the prime minister to exercise unusually strong powers during a crisis, something known as

The territory that has been the source of direct conflict between India and Pakistan for several decades is known as ___________.

On June 26, 1975, Indira Gandhi gained all but dictatorial power when she declared __________.

Mohandas Gandhi's leadership solidified the independence movement as

About one-sixth of India's population lives in conditions in which their incomes fall more than 25 percent below the level needed to obtain basic food, clothing, or shelter, a condition known as

Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale was the Sikh religious and political leader killed during the attack on the __________ Temple in 1984.

As the middle class grows in size, wealth, and global awareness in India, what kinds of policy demands will it make on Indian governments? How does this differ from the demands of middle class growth in other countries, such as China?

Since independence, India has benefited from

India is one of the most ethnically and religiously diverse countries in the world. How has that affected Indian politics since independence?

The current prime minister of India is

Castes are divided into subcastes know as __________.

In 2014, BJP was able to triumph in the election because of its focus on which issue?

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Exam 11: India

In India, as in many countries in the Global South, linguistic diversity is overcome primarily by

Mahatma Gandhi advocated nonviolence as an integral part of the independence movement. Would he recognize the India of today? In your opinion, would he be supportive of what India has become?

The more powerful house of the Indian legislature is the _________.

What has been the impact of poverty on India's public policy? Is poverty a problem that India will ever be able to "solve" permanently? Why or why not?

Compared to the Soviet Union or Eastern European countries, India's government

Indira Gandhi came to power in 1966 because

Who plays the role of head of state in India?

Signs of the legitimacy of India's regime include

India's constitution allows the prime minister to exercise unusually strong powers during a crisis, something known as

The territory that has been the source of direct conflict between India and Pakistan for several decades is known as ___________.

On June 26, 1975, Indira Gandhi gained all but dictatorial power when she declared __________.

Mohandas Gandhi's leadership solidified the independence movement as

About one-sixth of India's population lives in conditions in which their incomes fall more than 25 percent below the level needed to obtain basic food, clothing, or shelter, a condition known as

Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale was the Sikh religious and political leader killed during the attack on the __________ Temple in 1984.

As the middle class grows in size, wealth, and global awareness in India, what kinds of policy demands will it make on Indian governments? How does this differ from the demands of middle class growth in other countries, such as China?

Since independence, India has benefited from

India is one of the most ethnically and religiously diverse countries in the world. How has that affected Indian politics since independence?

The current prime minister of India is

Castes are divided into subcastes know as __________.

In 2014, BJP was able to triumph in the election because of its focus on which issue?

Global Challenges

Domestic Responses

The Industrialized Democracies

The United States

The United Kingdom

Germany

Current and Former Communist Regimes

Russia

China

The Global South

Iran

Nigeria

Mexico

The World Is Messed up Discuss

The European Union

Toward a Paradigm Shift

Filters