Question 1

Which country in South Asia is only 6 feet above sea level at its highest point, and therefore is most threatened by rising sea levels predicted to accompany climate change?

Accepted Answer

A) the Maldives 
B) Sri Lanka 
C) India 
D) Pakistan 
E) Bangladesh 
A) the Maldives 
B) Sri Lanka 
C) India 
D) Pakistan 
E) Bangladesh

Question 2

Why is Bangladesh internationally competitive in textile and clothing manufacture?

Accepted Answer

A) It has abundant natural resources. 
B) It has a cheap source of energy. 
C) It is located near its markets. 
D) Its wages are low. 
E) All of these answer choices are correct. 
A) It has abundant natural resources. 
B) It has a cheap source of energy. 
C) It is located near its markets. 
D) Its wages are low. 
E) All of these answer choices are correct.

Question 3

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 4

What are the Tamil Tigers?

Accepted Answer

A) a sub-species of large felines in Nepal 
B) a rebel force in Sri Lanka 
C) an international soccer team from one of the states of India 
D) a politically oriented singing group in Bangladesh 
E) a group of environmental activists in Pakistan 
A) a sub-species of large felines in Nepal 
B) a rebel force in Sri Lanka 
C) an international soccer team from one of the states of India 
D) a politically oriented singing group in Bangladesh 
E) a group of environmental activists in Pakistan

Question 5

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 6

Maoism in South Asia is primarily concerned with?

Accepted Answer

A) urban growth 
B) agricultural collectivization 
C) colonialism 
D) industrial workers 
E) constitutional monarchy 
A) urban growth 
B) agricultural collectivization 
C) colonialism 
D) industrial workers 
E) constitutional monarchy

Question 7

What are some of the efforts CGIAR has aided to create "climate smart villages"?

Accepted Answer

A) rainwater harvesting 
B) soil conservation 
C) tree planting 
D) careful water management 
E) All of these answer choices have helped to create "climate smart villages." 
A) rainwater harvesting 
B) soil conservation 
C) tree planting 
D) careful water management 
E) All of these answer choices have helped to create "climate smart villages."

Question 8

What is the second most widely spoken language in South Asia?

Accepted Answer

A) Punjabi 
B) Urdu 
C) Nepali 
D) Tamil 
E) Bengali 
A) Punjabi 
B) Urdu 
C) Nepali 
D) Tamil 
E) Bengali

Question 9

The Green Revolution in South Asia

Accepted Answer

A) had little effect on crop yields. 
B) relied in part on newly developed varieties of crops. 
C) originated in the early 1950s. 
D) was accomplished without the use of pesticides. 
E) has been a total success. 
A) had little effect on crop yields. 
B) relied in part on newly developed varieties of crops. 
C) originated in the early 1950s. 
D) was accomplished without the use of pesticides. 
E) has been a total success.

Question 10

What role does the Grameen Bank play in Bangladesh?

Accepted Answer

A) It regulates interest rates in the country. 
B) It provides low-interest credit to fund small-scale enterprise. 
C) It is the largest commercial bank. 
D) It facilitates international financial activities. 
E) all of the above 
A) It regulates interest rates in the country. 
B) It provides low-interest credit to fund small-scale enterprise. 
C) It is the largest commercial bank. 
D) It facilitates international financial activities. 
E) all of the above

Question 11

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 12

Which statement is TRUE regarding the partition of South Asia into India and Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

A) It led to the deaths of over 1 million people. 
B) It occurred after the British withdrew in 1947. 
C) It displaced 14 million people. 
D) It eventually led to the creation of Bangladesh years later. 
E) All of the answer choices are true statements. 
A) It led to the deaths of over 1 million people. 
B) It occurred after the British withdrew in 1947. 
C) It displaced 14 million people. 
D) It eventually led to the creation of Bangladesh years later. 
E) All of the answer choices are true statements.

Which country in South Asia is only 6 feet above sea level at its highest point, and therefore is most threatened by rising sea levels predicted to accompany climate change?

Why is Bangladesh internationally competitive in textile and clothing manufacture?

Who is the father-figure of Indian independence?

What are the Tamil Tigers?

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

Maoism in South Asia is primarily concerned with?

What are some of the efforts CGIAR has aided to create "climate smart villages"?

What is the second most widely spoken language in South Asia?

The Green Revolution in South Asia

What role does the Grameen Bank play in Bangladesh?

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

Which statement is TRUE regarding the partition of South Asia into India and Pakistan?

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Exam 12: South Asia

Which country in South Asia is only 6 feet above sea level at its highest point, and therefore is most threatened by rising sea levels predicted to accompany climate change?

Why is Bangladesh internationally competitive in textile and clothing manufacture?

Who is the father-figure of Indian independence?

What are the Tamil Tigers?

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

Maoism in South Asia is primarily concerned with?

What are some of the efforts CGIAR has aided to create "climate smart villages"?

What is the second most widely spoken language in South Asia?

The Green Revolution in South Asia

What role does the Grameen Bank play in Bangladesh?

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

Which statement is TRUE regarding the partition of South Asia into India and Pakistan?

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