Chapter 18: South Asia Today

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What is jute

1. rough fiber made from the stems of a tropical Old World plant, used for making twine and rope or woven into sacking or matting. 2. the herbaceous plant that is cultivated for jute fiber, with edible young shoots.

In what country do you find 8 of the world's highest mountains

China, Japan

Who has the executive power in the Indian government

Executive branch

Where can one find the worlds largest democracy

India

What is the major conflict between Pakistan and India

India and Pakistan have fought at least three wars over Kashmir, including the Indo-Pakistani Wars of 1947, 1965 and 1999. Furthermore, since 1984 the two countries have also been involved in several skirmishes over control of the Siachen Glacier.

Who is Indira Gandhi

Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was the third Prime Minister of India and a central figure of the Indian National Congress party.

Who is Jawaharial

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India and a central figure in Indian politics for much of the 20th century.

Who is General Pervez Musharraf

Pervez Musharraf, (born August 11, 1943, New Delhi, India), Pakistani military officer who took power in a coup in 1999. He served as president of Pakistan from 2001 to 2008. Musharraf moved with his family from New Delhi to Karachi in 1947, when Pakistan was separated from India.

Who shares the power in a federal republic

Thomas Jefferson

What is the "green revolution"

a large increase in crop production in developing countries achieved by the use of fertilizers, pesticides, and high-yield crop varieties.


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