Question 1

The greatest population density in South Asia is found in:

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A)  the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta. 
B)  Mumbai and its environs. 
C)  central India. 
D)  the Himalayas. 
A)  the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta. 
B)  Mumbai and its environs. 
C)  central India. 
D)  the Himalayas.

Question 2

South Asia has a history of environmental activism similar to China's.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following provides the LEAST plausible explanation for the continued population boom in South Asia?

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A)  huge number of people in early reproductive years 
B)  high literacy rates among women and men 
C)  relatively high infant mortality rates 
D)  preference for male children 
A)  huge number of people in early reproductive years 
B)  high literacy rates among women and men 
C)  relatively high infant mortality rates 
D)  preference for male children

Question 4

What has paradoxically reinforced the custom of dowry in South Asia?

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A)  increasing education for men and increasing family affluence 
B)  increasing education for women 
C)  increasing tension between Hindus and Muslims 
D)  increasing access to the Internet 
A)  increasing education for men and increasing family affluence 
B)  increasing education for women 
C)  increasing tension between Hindus and Muslims 
D)  increasing access to the Internet

Question 5

The abundance of rainfall during summer in South Asia is amplified by:

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A)  the ITCZ. 
B)  volcanic ash from Iceland. 
C)  arctic wind patterns. 
D)  the evaporation of salt into the air. 
A)  the ITCZ. 
B)  volcanic ash from Iceland. 
C)  arctic wind patterns. 
D)  the evaporation of salt into the air.

Question 6

Which statement is NOT true of the Hindi language?

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A)  It was the lingua franca of modern northern India and Pakistan at the time of British colonization. 
B)  It is a combination of the Swahili and Arabic languages. 
C)  It is the native language of only a minority of South Asians. 
D)  It is one of the hundreds of languages spoken in South Asia. 
A)  It was the lingua franca of modern northern India and Pakistan at the time of British colonization. 
B)  It is a combination of the Swahili and Arabic languages. 
C)  It is the native language of only a minority of South Asians. 
D)  It is one of the hundreds of languages spoken in South Asia.

Question 7

Even in areas of South Asia that do not have strong adherence to purdah,separation between men and women in public places is common.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is the most accurate reflection of the industrial sector in South Asia?

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A)  has been neglected in favor of agriculture 
B)  employs about 19 percent of the population 
C)  uses labor in an incredibly efficient manner 
D)  operates free of government decision making 
A)  has been neglected in favor of agriculture 
B)  employs about 19 percent of the population 
C)  uses labor in an incredibly efficient manner 
D)  operates free of government decision making

Question 9

The green revolution and agroecology have just about eliminated malnutrition in South Asia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What religion is characterized by a combination of beliefs of Islam and Hinduism and rejects the caste system?

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Question 11

India's diversion of the Ganga River's flow to Kolkata has had a significant impact on farmers and fishermen in:

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A)  Bangladesh. 
B)  Pakistan. 
C)  Sri Lanka. 
D)  Nepal. 
A)  Bangladesh. 
B)  Pakistan. 
C)  Sri Lanka. 
D)  Nepal.

Question 12

In terms of religion,most Tamils are:

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Question 13

The shifting of the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)contributes to the intensity of the rainfall during South Asia's summer monsoon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The United States is still searching for bin Laden within Afghanistan's borders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

After a civil war in 1971,East Pakistan gained its independence from West Pakistan and became what present-day country?

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Question 16

The rainy season in South Asia is amplified by air moving south from the Northern Hemisphere converging with air moving north from the Southern Hemisphere.What is this phenomenon called?

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the intert

Question 17

The practice of lending very small amounts to would-be business owners is known as:

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The answer of The practice of lending very small amounts...

Question 18

Urban women in South Asia usually enjoy greater individual freedom than rural women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following describes the Dalit caste,also known as "untouchables"?

Accepted Answer

A)  privileged and noble group not to be engaged by the lower classes 
B)  organized criminals from whom political leaders must curry support 
C)  lowest social class that performs "despicable" tasks 
D)  descendants of colonial administrators who now constitute the political elite 
A)  privileged and noble group not to be engaged by the lower classes 
B)  organized criminals from whom political leaders must curry support 
C)  lowest social class that performs "despicable" tasks 
D)  descendants of colonial administrators who now constitute the political elite

Question 20

What was a main goal for India after independence?

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The greatest population density in South Asia is found in:

South Asia has a history of environmental activism similar to China's.

Which of the following provides the LEAST plausible explanation for the continued population boom in South Asia?

What has paradoxically reinforced the custom of dowry in South Asia?

The abundance of rainfall during summer in South Asia is amplified by:

Which statement is NOT true of the Hindi language?

Even in areas of South Asia that do not have strong adherence to purdah,separation between men and women in public places is common.

Which of the following is the most accurate reflection of the industrial sector in South Asia?

The green revolution and agroecology have just about eliminated malnutrition in South Asia.

What religion is characterized by a combination of beliefs of Islam and Hinduism and rejects the caste system?

India's diversion of the Ganga River's flow to Kolkata has had a significant impact on farmers and fishermen in:

In terms of religion,most Tamils are:

The shifting of the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)contributes to the intensity of the rainfall during South Asia's summer monsoon.

The United States is still searching for bin Laden within Afghanistan's borders.

After a civil war in 1971,East Pakistan gained its independence from West Pakistan and became what present-day country?

The rainy season in South Asia is amplified by air moving south from the Northern Hemisphere converging with air moving north from the Southern Hemisphere.What is this phenomenon called?

The practice of lending very small amounts to would-be business owners is known as:

Urban women in South Asia usually enjoy greater individual freedom than rural women.

Which of the following describes the Dalit caste,also known as "untouchables"?

What was a main goal for India after independence?

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Exam 8: South Asia

The greatest population density in South Asia is found in:

South Asia has a history of environmental activism similar to China's.

Which of the following provides the LEAST plausible explanation for the continued population boom in South Asia?

What has paradoxically reinforced the custom of dowry in South Asia?

The abundance of rainfall during summer in South Asia is amplified by:

Which statement is NOT true of the Hindi language?

Even in areas of South Asia that do not have strong adherence to purdah,separation between men and women in public places is common.

Which of the following is the most accurate reflection of the industrial sector in South Asia?

The green revolution and agroecology have just about eliminated malnutrition in South Asia.

What religion is characterized by a combination of beliefs of Islam and Hinduism and rejects the caste system?

India's diversion of the Ganga River's flow to Kolkata has had a significant impact on farmers and fishermen in:

In terms of religion,most Tamils are:

The shifting of the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ)contributes to the intensity of the rainfall during South Asia's summer monsoon.

The United States is still searching for bin Laden within Afghanistan's borders.

After a civil war in 1971,East Pakistan gained its independence from West Pakistan and became what present-day country?

The rainy season in South Asia is amplified by air moving south from the Northern Hemisphere converging with air moving north from the Southern Hemisphere.What is this phenomenon called?

The practice of lending very small amounts to would-be business owners is known as:

Urban women in South Asia usually enjoy greater individual freedom than rural women.

Which of the following describes the Dalit caste,also known as "untouchables"?

What was a main goal for India after independence?

Geography: an Exploration of Connections

North America

Middle and South America

Europe

Russia and the Post-Soviet States

North Africa and Southwest Asia

Sub-Saharan Africa

East Asia

Southeast Asia

Oceania: Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Epilogue: Antarctica

Filters