South Asia Democracy Quiz

Abigail and Jackson are having a debate about democracy in South Asia. Can you help them figure out which countries are mentioned as not being full democracies?

• India, Pakistan, Nepal

• Afghanistan, Bangladesh, the Maldives, Sri Lanka

• Bhutan, Nepal, India

• Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal

In the vibrant world of South Asian politics, what quirky issue do Scarlett, Evelyn, and David find about the elections there?

• They are held every year

• They are not free or fair

• They are only for local leaders

• They are conducted online

In a lively debate, Priya and Ethan are discussing what is limited in some South Asian countries. Can you guess what it is?

• Freedom of movement

• Freedom of expression

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of trade

Imagine you're in a classroom debate with Nora, David, and Oliver. The topic is: What type of democracy does India have?

• Direct democracy

• Parliamentary democracy

• Presidential democracy

• Monarchy

Imagine you're in a classroom election, and Benjamin, Anika, and James are candidates. Who gets to choose the Prime Minister of India in this scenario?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The Parliament

• The Army

Imagine you're in a classroom with Daniel, Abigail, and Mia, and the teacher asks: What role does the President of India have?

• Controls the government

• Symbolic leader with limited powers

• Head of the military

• Chief justice

Imagine you're in a classroom with David, Grace, and Daniel, and the teacher asks: How is power divided in India's federal system?

• Among central, regional, and local governments

• Only at the central level

• Between the military and the government

• Among private corporations

In a lively classroom debate, Abigail asked, "Who was sworn in as India's Prime Minister for the third time on 9th June 2024?"

• Shri Narendra Modi

• Droupadi Murmu

• Rahul Gandhi

• Amit Shah

In a thrilling classroom debate, Scarlett, Aria, and Abigail are discussing the challenges faced by Afghanistan's elected government before its dramatic collapse in 2021. Can you guess what they identified as the main hurdles?

• Economic prosperity and peace

• Insurgency, violence, and corruption

• Strong international support

• Technological advancements

After the Taliban overthrew the elected government, James and Ethan were curious about the fate of Afghanistan's political space. What did they discover?

• It became more democratic

• It remained unchanged

• It was closed

• It expanded