Asia Geography

Which year did Pakistan separate from India?

• 1945

• 1947

• 1950

• 1952

What does Bangladesh mean in English?

• Land of Rivers

• Country of Mountains

• Country of Bengal

• Land of Forests

Which country in Southeast Asia has over 100 active volcanoes?

• Thailand

• Cambodia

• Myanmar

• Indonesia

What is the major industry in Cambodia?

• Technology

• Tourism

• Agriculture

• Textiles

Which is the largest bay in the world located in Bangladesh?

• Hudson Bay

• Bay of Bengal

• San Francisco Bay

• Tokyo Bay

What is the nickname of Vietnam due to its large number of rivers?

• The Land of Green Pastures

• The Nation of Rivers

• The Water Kingdom

• The Riverine Country

Which city was known as Bombay until 1996?

• New Delhi

• Mumbai

• Kolkata

• Chennai

What is the primary reason communities in mountainous regions of South Asia rely on mountain water?

• For recreational activities

• For growing and selling food

• For industrial purposes

• For generating electricity

How do mountains influence the climate in South Asia?

• They prevent any rainfall

• They increase the temperature

• They block wind and bring rain to certain areas

• They cause extensive heatwaves

What is the geographical location of the Himalayas?

• Between India and Bangladesh

• Between China and India

• Between China and Nepal

• Between Nepal and Bhutan