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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
poor infrastructure and its command economy are the factors that could potentially impede economic growth in India. Microlending and outsourcing, on the other hand, are often considered as strategies to promote economic growth.
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.
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.
Caste-based discrimination has been outlawed in both India and Pakistan, marking a significant change in the caste system. However, the caste system itself still exists in both countries, although its influence and impact have varied over time. The other two responses, stating that it faded from existence as societies became less religious and that women can now belong to the highest castes, are not accurate. Additionally, there are still numerous castes in both India and Pakistan, rather than only three.
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
All of the provided responses contribute to South Asia's environmental challenges. These factors include pollution from motor vehicle exhaust, ash from volcanic explosions, destruction from earthquakes, and drought from low rainfall.
Which reason best explains why areas of South Asia with arid climates aren't densely populated?
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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.