ISS 330B EXAM 3 Flashcards
What is the legislation that held India back from integrating its economy?
monopolies and restrictive trade act
Why was India an enticing place to invest into?
Low labor costs and improved technology
What industry accounts for nearly half of the OFDI in India?
manufacturing
India: What industry is the biggest influence on the Rupee value?
automobile industry
How many companies in India have a market capitalization of a billion dollars?
more than 100
India: The community formerly known as “the untouchables” are now called
dalits
India: What is the name of the book that is considered the most important and authoritative text on Hindu law? recognizes and legitimizes the caste system
manusmriti
India: What are the four main categories of the caste system?
Brahmin, Kshatriya, vaishya, sudra
India: At what age is school no longer free?
Free socially and economically until the age of 14
Who is one of the architects of India’s Constitution?
Dr. Ambedkar
Which article in India’s constitution prohibits the state from discriminating against any citizen on grounds of any religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?
article 15
India: What are the three dimensions that impact marriages?
Economic factors, familial empowerment, gender performance
caste, religion, and status (economic & social)
In what region of India have multiple states banned sex education?
Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
India: What state began the “Udaan” program in 2009?
jharkhand
What percentage of marriages in India are arranged?
90%
India: Why are most women’s marriage roles domestic skills?
Labor force is more male therefore they have more at home jobs
India: How long does a typical wedding and its ceremonies last?
typically 3 days, can go up to 5
The film that was directed by Dadasaheb Phalke and is celebrated as the first Indian film is
Raja Harishchandra
India: Telugu film industry, which is also known as Tollywood is located in
hyderabad
India: What movie won the Best Original Song at the Golden Globe Award?
RRR
India: Between 2019 and 2020, only __ of the films were directed by women
6%
Many Indian films, especially Bollywood movies, became popular in countries such as…..?
USA, USSR, China, Japan
Who was the first Pakistani Governor?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
When did Pakistan gain independence?
Aug 15, 1947
Pakistan: How many Drone strikes were confirmed during the drone war from 2004-2018? And when was the last drone strike?
430; jan 2018
What rank does Pakistan hold in terms of literacy in 2021 of the 167 countries studied?
138
How much PKR (Pakistani Rupee) does the United States spend on Education compared to Pakistan?
US spends a lottt more
What are the three main groups that Pakistan is divided into?
The northern highlands, the Indus River plain, and the Balochistan Plateau
What percentage of Pakistan’s GDP is claimed by agriculture?
23%
What is the cause of decreased production of Pakistani farms?
Draught from no rain, monsoon from too much rain, decline in area sown, pest attacks
How many Pakistani people are projected to experience high levels of acute food insecurity in 2024
11.8 million
What is the livestock species that has the highest population in Pakistan?
170.1 million Broilers (meat chickens)
Around how many children are engaged in Child labor in Bangladesh?
about 40 million
What is the main cause for child labor in Bangladesh?
poverty, poor labor laws, cultural and social norms, and cost of education
Bangladesh: What are some consequences of child labor?
Injuries, violence and abuse, drop out of school, trafficking and exploitation
Bangladesh: What event brought the dangerous working conditions for textile and garment workers to light?
Rana plaza collapse of 2013
Bangladesh: What law set the minimum working age to 14?
Labor act of 2006
How many seasons does Bangladesh have?
6
Bangladesh: What act introduced in 2018 allows for conducting searches and arresting individuals without a warrant?
Digital security act of 2018
What British company ran by two brothers had large influence and involvement in Bangladesh?
Lever brothers, Lux
How much is the advertising market currently worth in Bangladesh?
1.8 billion
In the 1990s Bangladesh transformed from a _______ economy to a service-based economy.
agricultural
What are the three largest ethnic groups in Sri Lanka (from most to least)?
Sinhalese 75%, Tamil 15%, Sri Lankan Moors 9%
What was the name of the first king of Sri Lanka in history? In what year did he become the king of Sri Lanka?
Prince Vijaya, 543 BCE
Sri Lanka: What was the name of the first capital city of Sinhalese kingdom?
Tambapanni
Under the influence of which country did Buddhism enter Sri Lanka (Sinhalese kingdom)? Who was the Sinhalese king at that time?
Maurya Empire, Tissa/Devanampiya Tissa
What is the name of the act that makes Sinhala the only official language of Sri Lanka? In what year was it executed?
The Sinhala Only Act, 1956
Who took power in Myanmar in 1962?
general Ne Win
How many states/regions does Myanmar have?
7 states, 7 regions
What is the capital of Myanmar?
Naypyidaw
What was the original religion of Myanmar?
Nat worship was originally the main religion but now it is theravada buddhism
What is worshipped on the second day of Tihar?
Nepal: dogs
Nepal: Where does the legend of the Yeti come from? (huge figure covered in fur)
comes from the Himalayan region of Nepal
Nepal: What gods are worshipped on Tihar, and what are they gods of?
honors Yama, god of death - worships lakshmi, goddess of wealth
Dashain Festival
Nepal: longest and most widely
celebrated Hindu festival in Nepal, marks victory of good over evil
-emphasizes importance of respecting
elders and blessing young people
What is tika used for?
red dot on forehead, symbolizes faith and purity of devotion-worn on many important occasions, like birthdays, marriages, and festivals-has vermillion in it-gives it the red color-forehead considered an important chakra point, believed to energize one’s third eye-opening spiritual connection-tika also believed to ward off negative energies and evil
What is Vivaah Homa used in marriage ceremonies, and what does it represent?
Nepal: the sacred fire that is lit under the canopy-used as a witness to the marriage as it purifies the union of the couple and is meant to protect them from harm
In which Indian-derived system of medicine is cannabis use historically documented in Nepal?
Ayurveda
What is the distinctive agricultural model observed in the remote upper Darchula District of Nepal?
optimizes the yield of all major cannabis products: seeds, resin from female flowers, and fiber from stems
In - what was Jhochhen Tole known as due to the presence of foreign hippies?
Nepal, “Freak street”
How did the Narcotic Drugs Control Act 2033 impact cannabis cultivation in Nepal?
made any cultivation or use illegal
What role do Nepal’s borders play in facilitating illicit international drug trafficking?
Open and porous borders to the north and south facilitate illicit drug trafficking
During which festival is cannabis consumption widely known and
tolerated in Nepal, despite it being illegal in the country throughout the rest of the year?
Shivaratri - Anniversary of Lord Shiva’s and Goddess Parvati’s divine marriage
What is Bhutan known as?
Druk Yul (Land of the Thunder Dragon)
What autonomous region of China did Bhutan come from?
tibet
How many regions is Bhutan split into?
3 regions from North to South(Great Himalayas, Lesser Himalayas, Duars Plain)
What is the percent of land covered by forest in Bhutan?
about 70%
Why is Bhutan more historically aligned with India?
Largely due to the British imperial policy in the region
Why has Bhutan only recently started to allow globalization?
Holistic approach to development, which considers not only economic factors but also cultural preservation, environmental conservation, and overall well-being. Maintain cultural diversity/identity and traditions
