South Asia (MG12)

Which statement is true regarding the religious geography of South Asia?

A predominately Hindu India is flanked by Muslim Pakistan and Bangladesh.

In which of these places do push factors seem to be strongest?

Andhra Pradesh

Which country of South Asia is at the lowest elevation shown on the map?

Bangladesh

Which of these countries has the largest percentage of arable land?

Bangladesh

What is the population density in northern Bhutan?

Between 6 and 25 people per square kilometer

What is the name given to the Indian film industry based in Mumbai?

Bollywood

Following independence from British rule in 1947, South Asia was partitioned into two separate countries: India and Pakistan. Which of the following statements best explains why these new countries' boundaries were drawn the way they were?

Boundaries were drawn in a way that would create one Hindu-majority country and one Muslim-majority country.

By what name was the modern state of Sri Lanka known in 1900?

Ceylon

Where is the oldest surviving film production studio in all of India?

Chennai

What are working conditions like for India's child laborers?

Children do not receive a day off during the week.

Which city receives a significant amount of rainfall each month?

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Which city shows the least seasonality in its temperature?

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Where do most South Asians live?

Compact rural villages

Why is it difficult for dalit stone masons to find work elsewhere?

Dalits are often deeply indebted to their bosses.

In which of these places do pull factors appear to be strongest?

Delhi

What type of landform feature is the Thar?

Desert

What is one problem with the Indian government's free housing program for slum dwellers?

Elevators are expensive to run.

What is the best way for dalits to change their social situation or destiny?

Encourage their children to attend school.

South Asia's linguistic geography is diverse, but one language serves as the chief integrating language in the domain. What is this "neutral" language?

English

Where would you most likely find "hutments" in Mumbai?

Formerly busy sidewalks or along busy roadways

About 80 percent of all Indians belong to which religion?

Hinduism

How has religion and language shaped the tense political geography of Sri Lanka?

How has religion and language shaped the tense political geography of Sri Lanka?

Where is the population of Pakistan concentrated?

In the Indus River Valley and the Punjab

Where is the population of Sri Lanka concentrated?

In the southwest portion of the country

Why was a film about dalit protests in India seized by authorities?

India has strict censorship laws.

Which of the following slum rehabilitation projects has the best chance of success?

Invite community residents to design and help build new housing units.

How has internet technology affected the method by which marriages are arranged among South Asians?

It has allowed South Asians to consider a wider range of prospective marriage partners than would be considered under traditional arranged marriages.

During which month does Cherrapunji, India, receive the highest amount of rainfall?

June

Which city on the map is located in a desert region?

Karachi, Pakistan

What is the dominant climate factor for most of South Asia?

Monsoon

The mobile gaming companies Reliance Games and Yellow Monkey Studios are located in what Indian city?

Mumbai

Which city is the financial capital of India?

Mumbai

Which country of South Asia has experienced the greatest net emigration?

Nepal

Which of these countries is experiencing serious Maoist revolutionary movements?

Nepal

What is Delhi's giant minaret?

Part of the first mosque in India built by Muslim conquerors.

Why is raising the incomes of those living in slums so important?

People cannot afford to buy property or to pay maintenance costs.

Historically, what type of people were professional marriage arrangers in South Asia?

Persons who frequently travelled between villages, such as midwives or barbers.

Why do so many people in Mumbai live in slums?

Property is extremely expensive.

What occurred in India to spur rapid growth in that country's gaming industry?

Rapid growth in the use of low-cost smartphones.

What was the intent of Mahmoud's attack on the Somnath?

Some accounts are that Mahmoud attacked for religious reasons, others are that it was to loot the temple.

Which of these world regions has a major population of South Asian descent?

The Caribbean

The Sikh faith is primarily found where in South Asia?

The Punjab region near the modern boundary between India and Pakistan.

Which of the following is false regarding South Asia's physical environment?

The Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats form the northern boundary of South Asia and are the highest mountains in the region

Which statement about the discrimination against dalits is correct?

The caste system is part of the Indian culture, and discrimination continues today.

Where is orographic rainfall most common in South Asia?

The foothills of the Himalayas and the Ghats

How has the internet helped avoid social challenges presented by traditional arranged marriage?

The internet allows for rejection of a potential marriage partner without a loss of honor to that person's family.

How does the internet facilitate arranged marriage in immigrant communities in the United Kingdom?

The internet can connect persons of the same immigrant group who live far away from each other.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the regional geography of economic development in India?

The wealthier areas are located in the south and west, and the poorer areas are in the north and east.

Why are dalits often called "untouchables"?

They are considered unclean.

What was the status of Nepal and Bhutan in 1900?

They were British protectorates.

Which of the following is not cited as a reason why there are male-biased sex ratios across South Asia?

Widespread poverty which is equally shared across all of South Asia

Why is land tenure so important for people living in slums?

Without land tenure, cities will not invest in the infrastructure of slums.

According to the video, what type of people generally live in slums?

a wide variety of working-class people

Where do the majority of people in Mumbai live?

slums

Which colonial power held possessions in South Asia in 1700, but had none in 1900?

the Dutch

What services do slum dwellers often lack?

water electricity sewage facilities waste removal

According to Hinduism, if you're a dalit, or "untouchable," it's because __________.

you led a bad life in your previous incarnation

Where are the highest elevations in South Asia?

in the north, along the northern plate boundary Submit

How many people are believed to live in slums worldwide?

1 billion

How many child laborers are there in India?

100 million

How many dalits, or "untouchables," currently live in India?

200 million

Where do the Indus and Ganges Rivers originate?

in the northern highland areas, along the northern plate boundary

What types of practices did the Green Revolution introduce to South Asia?

agricultural techniques involving high-yield crop varieties and heavy use of industrial fertilizers and pesticides