South Asia Review

Question 1

What religion is the most common in India?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 2

Why does India have a comparative advantage in IT services?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 3

Who ruled India before it gained independence in 1947?

Accepted Answer

Britain

Question 4

A seasonal change in the direction of winds, causing flooding during the summer months is called...

Accepted Answer

Monsoon

Question 5

Which industry is booming in India due to outsourcing by US companies?

Accepted Answer

Information Technology

Question 6

What is the name for the mountain ranges located along the Eastern and Western coasts of India?

Accepted Answer

Ghats

Question 7

Which historical trade network was located in South Asia?

Accepted Answer

Indian Ocean

Question 8

What country was created for Muslims in India after Britain gave India its independence?

Accepted Answer

Pakistan

Question 9

Which of these physical features in South Asia is considered a "cradle of civilization"?

Accepted Answer

Indus River

Question 10

Which of these countries is NOT part of South Asia?

Accepted Answer

Japan

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