Introduction to India

What is the ancient Hindi name for India?

• Hindustan

• Bharat

• Indus

• Aryavarta

Approximately what fraction of the world's population lives in India?

• One-eighth

• One-sixth

• One-fourth

• One-third

How long has civilization been present in India?

• Over 2,000 years

• Over 3,000 years

• Over 4,000 years

• Over 5,000 years

What is the estimated population of India in 2024?

• 1,284,380,000

• 1,348,380,000

• 1,384,380,000

• 1,438,380,000

What is the area of India in square miles?

• 1,269,219 square miles

• 1,269,299 square miles

• 1,296,299 square miles

• 1,296,219 square miles

Since when have India's leaders played a prominent role in world affairs?

• Since 1937

• Since 1947

• Since 1971

• Since independence

What has been the impact of India's economic diversification and public-health services since independence?

• Decreased life expectancies

• Increased literacy rates and life expectancies

• Reduced workforce in science, engineering, and technology

• Decreased middle class population

Which country was formerly known as East Pakistan?

• Bangladesh

• Bhutan

• Nepal

• Sri Lanka

Which countries border India on its long northern frontier?

• China and Sri Lanka

• Nepal and Bhutan

• Bangladesh and Myanmar

• Pakistan and Bangladesh

What is the current name of the country that was administratively detached from India in 1937?

• Bangladesh

• Sri Lanka

• Myanmar

• Bhutan