Why was India divided into two different countries when it won independence from Britain?(1 point)
Responses
because Britain wanted to diminish India's post colonial power.
because the two regions were divided by a great moutain range.
because the two regions were divided by a great moutain range.
because of the conflict between Muslims and Hindus living in India.
because of the conflict between Muslims and Hindus living in India.
because the people of India were divided about the type of government who rule the country.
because of the conflict between Muslims and Hindus living in India.
Why did Mohandas Gandhi organize nonviolent protests in South Asia?(1 point)
Responses
he disagreed with India's policy of nonalignment.
he disagreed with India's policy of nonalignment.
he felt that the Indian government was not capable of ruling its people.
he felt that the Indian government was not capable of ruling its people.
he was discouraged by the decline of the Mughal Empire.
he was discouraged by the decline of the Mughal Empire.
he wanted India to become independent from colonial rule.
he wanted India to become independent from colonial rule.
Which of these factors is NOT an environmental issue in South Asia?(1 point)
Responses
scarcity of clean drinking water
scarcity of clean drinking water
flooding caused by heavy monsoons
flooding caused by heavy monsoons
devastating tornadoes
devastating tornadoes
pollution generated by exhaust from motor vehicles and industry
devastating tornadoes
It is estimated that 80% of all __________ is untreated and flows directly into India's rivers and is a major source of water pollution. Which answer BEST goes into the blank in the prompt?(1 point)
Responses
desertification
desertification
raw sewage
raw sewage
pesticides
pesticides
mining surplus
raw sewage
Coal-burning factories and increased automobile usage has caused the most significant increase in which of these?(1 point)
Responses
respiratory illnesses
respiratory illnesses
nuclear waste
nuclear waste
soil depletion
soil depletion
water pollution
respiratory illnesses
Major cities in South Asia tended to develop in the areas that have ______.(1 point)
Responses
vast deserts
vast deserts
extreme climate variation
extreme climate variation
higher elevations
higher elevations
fertile farmland