SRM 3

Question 1

What are the major ethnic groups in Central Asia?
• a) Indo-Iranian, Turkic, Mongolic
• b) Han, Joseon, Yamato
• c) Arab, Turkic, Persian, Kurds
• d) East Slavs, Paleo-Siberian

Question 2

Which religion has historically influenced Central Asia, particularly along the Silk Road?
• a) Hinduism
• b) Buddhism
• c) Islam
• d) Christianity

Question 3

In terms of geographical location, which region is considered part of North Asia?
• a) Mongolia
• b) Indonesia
• c) Afghanistan
• d) Japan

Question 4

What has significantly shaped the ethnicity of Southeast Asia according to the passage?
• a) Colonialism
• b) Buddhism
• c) Hinduism
• d) Islam

Question 5

What are the dominant ethnic groups in West Asia?
• a) Indo-Aryan, Dravidian
• b) Arab, Turkic, Persian, Kurds
• c) Sino-Tibetan, Austroasiatic
• d) Han, Joseon, Yamato

Question 6

The Dravidian languages are primarily spoken in northern India.
• True / False

Question 7

The highest spoken language in Asia, Chinese Mandarin, is spoken by around 51% of Asians.
• True / False

Question 8

Central Asia’s rich history is mainly based on its geographical location along the __________.

Question 9

West Asia has significant numbers of Arab, Turkic, Persian, Kurds, and smaller groups like Greek, Jews, and __________.

Question 10

Describe the major language families prevalent in Asia according to the passage.

Question 11

Explain the impact of the Silk Road on the history and culture of Central Asia.

Question 12

Analyze the influence of colonialism on the culture and ethnicity of Southeast Asia.

Question 13

Discuss the role of language in shaping the cultural diversity of Asia.

Question 14

Which major religions have influenced the culture of Southeast Asia?

Question 15

Explain the significance of cricket in South Asian nations, as mentioned in the passage.

Question 16

What are the major sports highlighted in the passage, apart from cricket and football?

Question 17

Asia has hosted six Olympic Games. Provide details about the Summer Olympic Games held in 1964.

Question 18

Compare the Far Eastern Championship Games with the Asian Games in terms of history and significance.

Question 19

How has British colonization impacted the participation of Asian nations in the Commonwealth Games?

Question 20

What is the geographical composition of North Asia according to the passage?
• a) Southeast Asia
• b) Asian part of Russia
• c) Indian subcontinent
• d) West Asia

Question 21

South Asia consists of the subcontinent and surrounding areas. What are the main ethnic cultures mentioned for this region?
• a) Indo-Iranian, Turkic, Mongolic
• b) Dravidian, Bengali, Punjabi
• c) Han, Joseon, Yamato
• d) East Slavs, Paleo-Siberian

Question 22

Which language family includes languages like Chinese, Tibetan, Burmese, and others?
• a) Sino-Tibetan
• b) Indo-European
• c) Altaic
• d) Austroasiatic

Question 23

The Dravidian languages are primarily spoken in which part of India?
• a) Northern India
• b) Western India
• c) Southern India
• d) Eastern India

Question 24

Which language family belongs primarily to central Eurasia and Siberia?
• a) Sino-Tibetan
• b) Indo-European
• c) Altaic
• d) Austroasiatic

Question 25

The Indian Super League is mentioned as an example of a domestic football league in Asia.

Question 26

The International Olympic Committee selected Tokyo and Beijing to host the next two Olympic Games in Asia.
• True / False

Question 27

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) organizes the annual continental club football tournament known as the __________.

Question 28

Name one of the major sports apart from cricket and football highlighted in the passage.

Question 29

Describe the impact of the Silk Road on cultural exchange between East and West Asia.

Question 30

Name two distinct ethnic groups of North Asia mentioned in the passage.

Question 31

Analyze the role of language families in shaping the linguistic diversity of Asia.

Question 32

Discuss the importance of the Asian Games in promoting sporting events across the continent.

Question 33

Explain the decision of Australia to join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Question 34

How does hockey contribute to the cultural significance of sports in India and Pakistan?

Question 35

Explore the historical significance of the Far Eastern Championship Games and its connection to the Asian Games.

Question 36

How has the Commonwealth of Nations influenced sports participation in Asia?

Question 37

Discuss the influence of India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Pakistan in the Commonwealth Games.

Question 38

What is the Commonwealth of Nations, and which countries are included in it?

Question 39

Elaborate on the dominance of Chinese Mandarin as the most spoken language in Asia.