Geography of South Asia

Which region is known as South Asia?

• The southern part of Asia

• The northern part of Asia

• The eastern part of Asia

• The western part of Asia

What is the highest mountain in the world located in South Asia?

• K2

• Kangchenjunga

• Lhotse

• Mount Everest

Which river is considered sacred by millions of people in South Asia?

• Brahmaputra River

• Yamuna River

• Indus River

• Ganges River

What is the main agricultural region formed by the Indus and Ganges rivers called?

• The Sundarbans

• The Thar Desert

• The Deccan Plateau

• The Indo-Gangetic Plain

Which climate type is experienced in the southern regions near the coast of South Asia?

• Arid

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Polar

What season is vital for agriculture in South Asia due to heavy rains?

• Autumn

• Monsoon

• Summer

• Winter

Which natural disaster is not commonly mentioned as occurring in South Asia?

• Floods

• Cyclones

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

Which country is not listed as part of South Asia in the text?

• Nepal

• China

• Sri Lanka

• Bhutan

What role do the Himalayas play in the climate of South Asia?

• They increase desertification.

• They prevent monsoon rains.

• They regulate temperatures.

• They cause heavy pollution.

Which crop is not mentioned as being grown in the plains of South Asia?

• Other crops

• Wheat

• Rice

• Corn