South Asia Quiz Review

What is the population of India according to the text?

• 1.2 billion

• 1.3 billion

• 1.4 billion

• 1.5 billion

Which city is not listed as one of India's largest cities in the text?

• Mumbai

• Delhi

• Bangalore

• Kolkata

What percentage of India's population lives in rural villages?

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

Diwali is known as the:

• Festival of Colors

• Festival of Lights

• Festival of Time

• Festival of Change

What is a major environmental issue caused by population growth and industrial expansion in India?

• Decrease in wildlife habitats

• Increase in air pollution

• Reduction in water resources

• All of the above

What has been a significant factor in reducing poverty in India?

• Technology revolution

• Green revolution

• Industrial revolution

• Cultural revolution

What is an important part of India's economy due to the government's recent success in attracting businesses?

• Textile industry

• Information technology (IT)

• Tourism

• Agriculture

According to the text, which of the following religions are the dominant religion of each country?

Groups:

(a) Hinduism

,

(b) Buddhism

,

(c) Islam

• Pakistan

• India

• Bhutan

• Nepal

• Bangladesh

• Sri Lanka

India and Pakistan have often experienced conflict over:

• Kashmir

• Nepal

• Bangladesh

• Maldives

What natural disaster struck Sri Lanka in 2004, leaving more than 500,000 people homeless?

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Cyclone

• Flood