Chapter 12 - East Asia
Which South Asian country has reduced its fertility rate from 6.3 in 1975 to 2.1 as of 2018?
Bangladesh
What occupation are Sikh men found in higher amounts, a legacy of the group's history of periodic persecution?
Bodyguards
Which nation was the dominant colonial power in South Asia during the 18th century?
Britain
What language has been advocated as a neutral national language in India?
English
What is the most widely spoken language in South Asia?
Hindi
What religion dominates in India?
Hinduism
Which religion in South Asia is closely associated with the caste system?
Hinduism
Sikhism is a blend of what two religions?
Hinduism and Islam
Which is a main reason that Pakistan has had a difficult time achieving economic growth?
It is burdened by high levels of defense spending, political instability, and ethnic unrest
Which city is the financial, industrial, and commercial hub of India?
Mumbai (Bombay)
Which South Asian country has a ruling monarchy until 2008 when the king stepped down from power?
Nepal
Which South Asian country has the world's largest refugee population?
Pakistan
Which of the following statements about Pakistan is FALSE?
Pakistan and Bangladesh, or East Pakistan, are a two-part country divided by India
Which country of South Asia has nearly universal literacy?
Sri Lanka
Which country of South Asia has the region's overall highest level of social development, in terms of favorable social indicators?
Sri Lanka
What name is sometimes given to the region of South Asia?
The Indian subcontinent
Which language did Pakistan opt to become the national language in 1947?
Urdu
What are bustees?
the sprawling squatter settlements in South Asian cities
The Indian metropolis of Mumbai is located in which climate zone?
tropic wet-dry savanna (Aw)
India's biggest economic divide, its widest difference in economic development, is between
urban and rural areas
