Which is the MOST likely reason for the high population density in the northeastern part of

India?
(1 point)
there is no pollution there
the Ganges River is in the region
most people want to live close to the Himalaya Mountains
the area is home to conflicts between Hindus and Muslims
Question 9
A) What religion do the people living in India follow? (1 point)
Buddhism
Tamil
Hinduism
Bengali
B)
Read the following except from the Bhagavad-Gita: "As a man discards worn-out clothes to put
on new and different ones, so the embodied soul discards its worn-out clothes to take on new
ones."
What central part of Hinduism does this quote illustrate?
(1 point)
ahimsa
reincarnation
dharma
karma
C) Sidhartha Gautama was able to discover the Middle Way and enlightenment by: (1 point)
living as a Hindu prince
living among religious ascetics
meditating under the Bodhi Tree
enduring a life of suffering
Question 10
A) Which South Asian country has the strongest democracy? (1 point)
India
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Afghanistan
B)
According to the chart, India’s voter turnout _______
(1 point)
reached its peak in 1990.
is the highest in all of Asia.
decreased between 1990 and 2010.
increased between 1990 and 2010.
Question 11
A) India has more of a market economy than a command economy. How has this affected
India's economic growth? (1 point)
India's economy has grown more slowly than other South Asian countries.
India's economy has grown at the same rate as other economies.
India's economy has grown much faster than other South Asian countries.
India's economy has collapsed due these market elements.
Question 12
A)
Trade barriers such as tariffs, quotas and protective regulations can stand in the way of trade.
In India, _______ and regulations have sometimes limited trade between different states within
the country.
(1 point)
Tariffs
Microlending
Embargo
Outsourcing
B) Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka specialize in producing and selling lower cost cloth and
clothing than other countries. Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka will use the money they earn
from selling these items on the global market to: (1 point)
Buy cloth and clothing from India.
Buy different goods and services they need from other countries
Stop trading with other countries
Limit the cloth and clothing they sell to other countries

1 answer

Sure, here are the answers to the questions you provided:

Question 8

The MOST likely reason for the high population density in the northeastern part of India:

  • The Ganges River is in the region.
    This river is crucial for agriculture, drinking water, and transportation, which attracts a high population density.

Question 9

A) What religion do the people living in India follow?

  • Hinduism
    Hinduism is the predominant religion in India.

B) What central part of Hinduism does this quote illustrate?

  • Reincarnation
    The quote speaks to the idea of the soul discarding old bodies (like old clothes) and taking on new ones, a core belief in reincarnation.

C) Siddhartha Gautama was able to discover the Middle Way and enlightenment by:

  • Meditating under the Bodhi Tree
    This is a well-known aspect of his journey to enlightenment.

Question 10

A) Which South Asian country has the strongest democracy?

  • India
    India is recognized for having a robust democratic system compared to its neighbors.

B) According to the chart, India’s voter turnout _______

  • Decreased between 1990 and 2010.
    (Note: This answer would depend on the specific chart referenced, but historically, voter turnout has fluctuated.)

Question 11

A) How has India's market economy affected its economic growth?

  • India's economy has grown much faster than other South Asian countries.
    The shift towards a market economy has spurred economic growth.

Question 12

A) In India, _______ and regulations have sometimes limited trade between different states within the country.

  • Tariffs
    Trade barriers like tariffs can indeed create limitations on inter-state trade.

B) Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka will use the money they earn from selling these items on the global market to:

  • Buy different goods and services they need from other countries.
    These countries will reinvest their earnings to meet various needs.

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