VOICED : En el aislado noreste indio

VOICED : En el aislado noreste indio

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Business, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the unique living bridges in Northeast India, highlighting their cultural significance and role in tourism. It addresses the region's infrastructure challenges, high transport costs, and economic competitiveness issues. The Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has promised development opportunities, including railway projects in Assam and Meghalaya. Despite these efforts, the region remains geographically isolated, connected to the rest of India by a narrow corridor known as the chicken's neck. The video also points out skill gaps compared to Southeast Asia and ongoing construction and hydroelectric projects, whose benefits are yet to reach the local population.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What dual role do the living bridges in Northeast India play?

They are used for transportation of goods.

They are primarily for religious ceremonies.

They serve as a means to cross streams and as a tourist attraction.

They are used for fishing and farming.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge for companies in Northeast India when selling products to other parts of the country?

Limited natural resources

High transportation costs

Strict government regulations

Lack of skilled labor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant development occurred in Meghalaya in 2014?

Launch of a new hydroelectric project

Opening of the first airport

Establishment of a new university

Opening of the first railway link

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'chicken's neck' in the context of Northeast India?

A famous local dish

A type of bridge

A narrow corridor connecting the region to the rest of India

A traditional dance

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some of the ongoing government initiatives in Northeast India?

Expansion of agricultural lands

Development of new tourist attractions

Introduction of new educational programs

Construction projects and hydroelectric investments