Question 1

What is the cause of urban unrest in Karachi,Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

A)  a government proposed plan to make Karachi the new capital 
B)  Muslim separatists wanting to establish Karachi as an independent city-state 
C)  the influx of U.S. corporations into the region 
D)  local Sindhis' opposition to the immigration of Mohjirs from India 
E)  stark contrasts between very rich and very poor people in Karachi 
A)  a government proposed plan to make Karachi the new capital 
B)  Muslim separatists wanting to establish Karachi as an independent city-state 
C)  the influx of U.S. corporations into the region 
D)  local Sindhis' opposition to the immigration of Mohjirs from India 
E)  stark contrasts between very rich and very poor people in Karachi

Question 2

Pakistan has done a poor job of educating its people,which is one reason extremist Islamic organizations have been able to recruit effectively in much of the country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Deccan Plateau is located in Bangladesh.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What language has been suggested as a neutral national language in India?

Accepted Answer

A)  Brahui 
B)  Dravidian 
C)  French 
D)  Hindi 
E)  English 
A)  Brahui 
B)  Dravidian 
C)  French 
D)  Hindi 
E)  English

Question 5

South Asia could soon surpass East Asia to become the world's most populous region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to the United Nations Children's Fund,one-third of the world's malnourished children live in India.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

About what percentage of people in South Asia live in cities?

Accepted Answer

A)  just over 10% 
B)  about 33% 
C)  approximately 50% 
D)  nearly 70% 
E)  more than 75% 
A)  just over 10% 
B)  about 33% 
C)  approximately 50% 
D)  nearly 70% 
E)  more than 75%

Question 8

Who is the father-figure of Indian independence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mohandas Gandhi 
B)  Koose Veerappan 
C)  Raj Kumar 
D)  Siddhartha Guatama 
E)  Aasif Mandviwala 
A)  Mohandas Gandhi 
B)  Koose Veerappan 
C)  Raj Kumar 
D)  Siddhartha Guatama 
E)  Aasif Mandviwala

Question 9

What country of South Asia has the region's highest adult literacy rate?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following countries of South Asia is an island?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

What is the largest city in South Asia (based on population)?

Accepted Answer

A)  New Delhi 
B)  Karachi 
C)  Mumbai (Bombay) 
D)  Bangalore 
E)  Kolkata (Calcutta) 
A)  New Delhi 
B)  Karachi 
C)  Mumbai (Bombay) 
D)  Bangalore 
E)  Kolkata (Calcutta)

Question 12

In western and southern India,fertility rates are now generally at or below replacement levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What group of people is at the top of the Hindu caste (varna)system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kshatriyas (princes and warriors) 
B)  Shudras (farmers, craft occupations) 
C)  Dalits (untouchables) 
D)  Brahmins (priestly class) 
E)  Vaishyas (merchant class) 
A)  Kshatriyas (princes and warriors) 
B)  Shudras (farmers, craft occupations) 
C)  Dalits (untouchables) 
D)  Brahmins (priestly class) 
E)  Vaishyas (merchant class)

Question 14

The most serious natural hazard in Bangladesh is volcanoes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Sri Lanka is claimed by both India and Pakistan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How have the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States had an effect on India-Pakistan relations?

Accepted Answer

The September 11th terrorist attacks on

Question 17

With which religion was the Mughal Empire of South Asia identified?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hinduism 
B)  Islam 
C)  Jainism 
D)  Bahai 
E)  Christianity 
A)  Hinduism 
B)  Islam 
C)  Jainism 
D)  Bahai 
E)  Christianity

Question 18

Which country of South Asia has the largest population in the region?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

What is the most isolated country in South Asia?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

What is the most serious natural hazard in Bangladesh?

Accepted Answer

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

What is the cause of urban unrest in Karachi,Pakistan?

Pakistan has done a poor job of educating its people,which is one reason extremist Islamic organizations have been able to recruit effectively in much of the country.

The Deccan Plateau is located in Bangladesh.

What language has been suggested as a neutral national language in India?

South Asia could soon surpass East Asia to become the world's most populous region.

According to the United Nations Children's Fund,one-third of the world's malnourished children live in India.

About what percentage of people in South Asia live in cities?

Who is the father-figure of Indian independence?

What country of South Asia has the region's highest adult literacy rate?

Which of the following countries of South Asia is an island?

What is the largest city in South Asia (based on population)?

In western and southern India,fertility rates are now generally at or below replacement levels.

What group of people is at the top of the Hindu caste (varna)system?

The most serious natural hazard in Bangladesh is volcanoes.

Sri Lanka is claimed by both India and Pakistan.

How have the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States had an effect on India-Pakistan relations?

With which religion was the Mughal Empire of South Asia identified?

Which country of South Asia has the largest population in the region?

What is the most isolated country in South Asia?

What is the most serious natural hazard in Bangladesh?

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Exam 12: South Asia

What is the cause of urban unrest in Karachi,Pakistan?

Pakistan has done a poor job of educating its people,which is one reason extremist Islamic organizations have been able to recruit effectively in much of the country.

The Deccan Plateau is located in Bangladesh.

What language has been suggested as a neutral national language in India?

South Asia could soon surpass East Asia to become the world's most populous region.

According to the United Nations Children's Fund,one-third of the world's malnourished children live in India.

About what percentage of people in South Asia live in cities?

Who is the father-figure of Indian independence?

What country of South Asia has the region's highest adult literacy rate?

Which of the following countries of South Asia is an island?

What is the largest city in South Asia (based on population)?

In western and southern India,fertility rates are now generally at or below replacement levels.

What group of people is at the top of the Hindu caste (varna)system?

The most serious natural hazard in Bangladesh is volcanoes.

Sri Lanka is claimed by both India and Pakistan.

How have the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States had an effect on India-Pakistan relations?

With which religion was the Mughal Empire of South Asia identified?

Which country of South Asia has the largest population in the region?

What is the most isolated country in South Asia?

What is the most serious natural hazard in Bangladesh?

Globalization and Diversity

Changing Global 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

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