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Geography of South Asia

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why are the Himalayas important in controlling weather and global climate?

a)

It blocks the severely cold winds from the North

b)

It absorbs the carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

c)

It regulates the monsoon season in the entire subcontinent

d)

All of the above

e)

None of the options

2.

Identify the South Asian country:

a)

Bhutan

b)

Nepal

c)

Pakistan

d)

Bangladesh

3.

Which of the following is a capital city in South Asia?

a)

Bangkok

b)

Kathmandu

c)

Vientiane

d)

Tokyo

4.

Why are the Northern Plains more populated than other regions in South Asia?

a)

People settled there to avoid conflict from other areas

b)

People could practice agriculture and other industries in the plains

c)

People chose to settle here as it has the main religious centers for Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam

5.

Which of the following countries IS NOT part of South Asia?

a)

Pakistan

b)

Bhutan

c)

China

d)

India

6.

Which of the following bodies of water DOES NOT surround, or IS NOT located near, South Asia?

a)

Indian Ocean

b)

Bay of Bengal

c)

Atlantic Ocean

d)

Arabian Sea

7.

What physical features is #3?

a)

Indian Ocean

b)

Indus River

c)

Deccan Plateau

d)

Himalaya Mountains

8.

Mt. ____________ is the tallest mountain in the world and is located in the country of ____________.

a)

Everest, India

b)

Fuji, Japan

c)

Kilimanjaro, Kenya

d)

Everest, Nepal

9.

Which of the following separates South Asia from the rest of Asia?

a)

oceans

b)

mountains

c)

alluvial plain

d)

coast line

10.

The Himalayan Mountains acted as a barrier for India. How did this impact the people in India?

a)

Helped protect them from invasions but also separated them from the outside world.

b)

Helped improve communication and spread new ideas with Asia and Europe

c)

Helped build relationships with the government and military.

d)

Helped make traveling easier to trade with the rest of Asia.

11.

What was the major reason for the catastrophic event depicted in the photos?

a)

earthquake

b)

volcanic eruption

c)

monsoon

d)

erosion

12.

What country is this?

a)

India

b)

Nepal

c)

Bhutan

d)

Sri Lanka

13.

Which river is considered the lifeline of Pakistan due to its importance in agriculture and economy?

a)

A) Ganges

b)

B) Indus

c)

C) Brahmaputra

d)

D) Yamuna

14.

What is the primary reason for the formation of the Thar Desert in South Asia?

a)

A) Overgrazing by livestock

b)

B) High temperatures and low rainfall

c)

C) Deforestation

d)

D) Proximity to the Himalayas

15.

Which South Asian country is known for having the highest density of population in the world?

a)

A) India

b)

B) Bangladesh

c)

C) Sri Lanka

d)

D) Nepal