Based on the relationship between literacy rates and per capita GDP shown below, which South Asian nation has the HIGHEST literacy rate among its citizens?

(1 point)
Responses

China
China

Afghanistan
Afghanistan

Japan
Japan

India
India
Question 2
Indians in government and industry have invested in the country’s productive capital such as machinery, factories, offices and computers. As a result, India’s GDP has ________.(1 point)
Responses

Increased
Increased

Decreased
Decreased

Stayed the same
Stayed the same

Both Increased and Decreased

1 answer

For the first question regarding which South Asian nation has the highest literacy rate among its citizens, based on the given options, neither China nor Japan are South Asian nations. Among the South Asian nations listed (Afghanistan and India), India generally has a higher literacy rate.

For the second question about India's GDP, the correct response is "Increased." Investment in productive capital tends to lead to economic growth and an increase in GDP.

So, the answers are:

  1. India (for the highest literacy rate).
  2. Increased (for India's GDP due to investments).