Review For Test India

Question 0

What physical process is most responsible for the geographic formations in the northern Indian subcontinent?

Answer 0

Tectonic forces

Question 1

An earthquake takes place in which sphere?

Answer 1

Lithosphere

Question 2

Describe monsoons, summer and winter.

Answer 2

Summer: rainfall
Winter: dry weather

Question 3

What religion founded in the 15th century believes in one god and reincarnation?

Answer 3

Sikhism, Gur Nanak Dev

Question 4

4 characteristics of Buddhism

Answer 4

• Recarnation
• Siddarth Gautama
• eightfold
• four noble truths

Question 5

How did geography contribute to the placement of India’s northern border?

Answer 5

The mountains in northern India form a natural boundary between India and other countries.

Question 6

What makes Nepal and Bhutan different from other countries in South Asia?

Answer 6

Both landlocked

Question 7

Based on Hindu beliefs, which cultural practice of India is still followed by many despite being outlawed in 1947?

Answer 7

The Caste System

Question 8

Cultural changes in South Asia are happening due to________________.

Answer 8

Physical Environment

Question 9

Why is the region of Kashmir a source of conflict to the nations in South Asia?

Answer 9

The people is Kashmir are predominantly Islamic despite being controlled by India.

Question 10

Name 3 environmental consequences die to India’s rapid population growth.

Answer 10

Polluted air
Deforestation
Unsanity water

Question 11

Which country would be mostly likely to import good products?

Answer 11

Maldives

Question 12

Which country has the least favorable balance of trade ?

Answer 12

India

Question 13

What can you predict about India’s population ?

Answer 13

Steadily increasing

Question 14

How have the Hindu rituals on the Ganges River affected in the river today?

Answer 14

Ganges is the most polluted river

Question 15

Houses in flood prone Bangladesh represent what geographic concept ?

Answer 15

Adaptation to the environment

Question 16

What can be stated about India’s birth rate and infant mortality rate?

Answer 16

Declining

Question 17

Where are the most major cities located in India ?

Answer 17

Southwest and northeast

Question 18

Why would geography cause the Deccan plateau to have a lower population density than other regions in India ?

Answer 18

Because the area having rugged landforms making access difficult

Question 19

What has happened to women and education in India?

Answer 19

Improved in education in the last 50 years

Question 20

Actions recommended by Rawat will likely lead to what?

Answer 20

Increased use of renewable resources for sustainable development

Question 21

What issue will a growing number of India’s face over the next 40 years ?

Answer 21

Health care and income in old age

Question 22

Flood prone areas of South Asia flood primarily due to what?

Answer 22

Melting spring snow and monsoon rain

Question 23

What caused the slow economic growth of India during 20th century ?

Answer 23

Lack of natural resources in much of the country which led to few employment opportunities