Governments and Economies of Asia

Which country in Southern and Eastern Asia is governed as a communist state?

• Japan

• China

• India

• South Korea

What is the main difference between a parliamentary democracy and a presidential democracy?

• In a parliamentary democracy, the head of state is always a king or queen.

• In a presidential democracy, the president is elected separately from the legislature.

• In a parliamentary democracy, citizens do not vote for leaders.

• In a presidential democracy, the legislature chooses the president.

Which economic system is characterized by government control over what is produced, how it is produced, and for whom it is produced?

• Market economy

• Command economy

• Traditional economy

• Mixed economy

Which of the following best describes the relationship between investment in human capital and GDP per capita?

• Higher investment in human capital usually leads to a higher GDP per capita.

• Investment in human capital has no effect on GDP per capita.

• Lower investment in human capital increases GDP per capita.

• Human capital only affects GDP per capita in command economies.

Which river in China is most affected by industrial pollution, impacting millions of people who rely on it for water?

• Mekong River

• Ganges River

• Chang Jiang (Yangtze) River

• Yellow River

How does a mixed economic system differ from a pure market or pure command economy?

• It only allows private businesses to operate.

• It combines elements of both government control and private enterprise.

• It does not allow any government involvement.

• It is based solely on customs and traditions.

Compare the role of citizens in choosing leaders in North Korea and India.

• Citizens in both countries freely elect their leaders.

• North Korean citizens have little to no role in choosing leaders, while Indian citizens elect their leaders in regular elections.

• Indian citizens cannot vote, but North Korean citizens can.

• Both countries have autocratic governments.

Explain how air pollution in India affects the health and daily lives of its citizens.

• It only affects the environment, not people.

• It causes respiratory illnesses and reduces visibility, making daily activities more difficult.

• It improves crop yields.

• It only affects people living in rural areas.

A country invests heavily in new factories and advanced technology. What is the most likely effect on its economy, and why?

• The GDP per capita will decrease because of higher spending.

• The GDP per capita will increase due to improved production efficiency and output.

• There will be no change in the economy.

• The country will have fewer natural resources.

A student is comparing Buddhism and Hinduism. Which statement best explains a key difference between these two belief systems?

• Both religions originated in Japan.

• Hinduism includes the belief in many gods, while Buddhism does not focus on gods.

• Buddhism is only practiced in India.

• Hinduism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama.