Why are poverty levels high in much of South Asia?

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Responses

high populations and low economic development

high populations and low economic development

lack of natural and human resources

lack of natural and human resources

ethnic tensions and civil war

ethnic tensions and civil war

outsourcing to other countries

1 answer

The best response for why poverty levels are high in much of South Asia is:

high populations and low economic development

This choice accurately reflects the combination of significant population pressures and insufficient economic development, which contribute to high poverty levels in the region.