India: Land, History, Economy, and Religion

What is a subcontinent?

• A large landmass that is part of another continent but distinct from it

• A seasonal wind that blows steadily from the same direction for months

• A plant fiber used for making rope, burlap bags, and carpet backing

• A social class based on a person's ancestry

What are the two mountain ranges that form India's northern border?

• Karakoram Range and Himalaya Range

• Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats

• Satpura Range and Ganges Plain

• Deccan Plateau and Bay of Bengal

Which religion is the most widely followed in India?

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

Who led the movement that brought India its independence in 1947?

• Mohandas Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Indira Gandhi

• Mother Teresa

How do monsoon winds affect India's climate?

• They bring moist air from the Indian Ocean during the rainy season

• They block cold northern air from sweeping south into the country

• They influence the growth of crops during the green revolution

• They cause pollution in the Ganges River

What challenges do you think the caste system caused?

• Unfair treatment of lower castes

• Lack of job opportunities for higher castes

• Religious conflicts among different castes

• Environmental pollution in rural villages

What percentage of India's people live in rural villages?

• 70%

• 30%

• 50%

• 90%

How has economic growth hurt India's environment?

• Clearing forests for farming and polluting water and land

• Building dams to collect monsoon rains and developing new strains of crops

• Creating challenges for animal habitats and reducing the number of national parks

• Causing violence among members of different religious groups

Which country ruled India before it won its independence?

• United Kingdom

• Pakistan

• Bangladesh

• Nepal

Which of the following is a traditional aspect of India?

• Diwali - the Festival of Lights

• Modern high-rise buildings

• American computer companies

• Gem and jewelry exports