Which of the following factors is impeding economic growth in India?
(1 point)
Responses
poor infrastructure
poor infrastructure
its command economy
its command economy
microlending
microlending
outsourcing
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poor infrastructure
Which was the eventual outcome of the conflict between East Pakistan and West Pakistan in 1971?
(1 point)
Responses
India helped West Pakistan gain its independence.
India helped West Pakistan gain its independence.
A communist political party took control of East Pakistan.
A communist political party took control of East Pakistan.
East Pakistan became the nation of Bangladesh.
East Pakistan became the nation of Bangladesh.
The Taliban, a rebel Muslim group, took over Bangladesh.
(1 point)
Responses
India helped West Pakistan gain its independence.
India helped West Pakistan gain its independence.
A communist political party took control of East Pakistan.
A communist political party took control of East Pakistan.
East Pakistan became the nation of Bangladesh.
East Pakistan became the nation of Bangladesh.
The Taliban, a rebel Muslim group, took over Bangladesh.
East Pakistan became the nation of Bangladesh.
How has the caste system changed in India and Pakistan?
(1 point)
Responses
It faded from existence as societies became less religious.
It faded from existence as societies became less religious.
Caste-based discrimination has been outlawed.
Caste-based discrimination has been outlawed.
Women can now belong to the highest castes.
Women can now belong to the highest castes.
There are now only three castes instead of five.
(1 point)
Responses
It faded from existence as societies became less religious.
It faded from existence as societies became less religious.
Caste-based discrimination has been outlawed.
Caste-based discrimination has been outlawed.
Women can now belong to the highest castes.
Women can now belong to the highest castes.
There are now only three castes instead of five.
Caste-based discrimination has been outlawed.
Which of the following factors contributes to South Asia's environmental challenges?
(1 point)
Responses
pollution from motor vehicle exhaust
pollution from motor vehicle exhaust
ash from volcanic explosions
ash from volcanic explosions
destruction from earthquakes
destruction from earthquakes
drought from low rainfall
(1 point)
Responses
pollution from motor vehicle exhaust
pollution from motor vehicle exhaust
ash from volcanic explosions
ash from volcanic explosions
destruction from earthquakes
destruction from earthquakes
drought from low rainfall
All of the options listed contribute to South Asia's environmental challenges.
Which reason best explains why areas of South Asia with arid climates aren't densely populated?
(1 point)
Responses
The arid climates contribute to low air quality from pollution.
The arid climates contribute to low air quality from pollution.
Cities located in arid climates are negatively affected by floods from nearby rivers.
Cities located in arid climates are negatively affected by floods from nearby rivers.
Monsoon rainfall produced in arid climates destroys settlements.
Monsoon rainfall produced in arid climates destroys settlements.
The arid climates cannot support farming.
(1 point)
Responses
The arid climates contribute to low air quality from pollution.
The arid climates contribute to low air quality from pollution.
Cities located in arid climates are negatively affected by floods from nearby rivers.
Cities located in arid climates are negatively affected by floods from nearby rivers.
Monsoon rainfall produced in arid climates destroys settlements.
Monsoon rainfall produced in arid climates destroys settlements.
The arid climates cannot support farming.
The arid climates cannot support farming.
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