South Asia: Geography, History, and Culture

Question 1

In South Asia, which country has the highest population?

Accepted Answer

India

Answer

Pakistan

Answer

Bangladesh

Question 2

Which of these rivers does NOT flow through South Asia?

Accepted Answer

Amazon

Answer

Ganges

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Brahmaputra

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Indus

Question 3

Compare the democratic systems of India and Pakistan, highlighting their key similarities and differences.

Accepted Answer

Both India and Pakistan have parliamentary systems of government.

Accepted Answer

Pakistan has a stronger military influence in politics than India.

Answer

The President of India has more executive power than the Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Question 4

Which of the following rivers is considered the lifeline of India?

Accepted Answer

Ganges

Answer

Brahmaputra

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Indus

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Mekong

Question 5

What is the capital city of Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

Islamabad

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Delhi

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Mumbai

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Karachi

Question 6

Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of South Asia?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

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Andes

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Alps

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Rocky Mountains

Question 7

What is the predominant religion in Bangladesh?

Accepted Answer

Islam

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Hinduism

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Buddhism

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Christianity

Question 8

Which country in South Asia is known for its large tea production?

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka

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India

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Pakistan

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Nepal

Question 9

What is the primary language spoken in India?

Accepted Answer

Hindi

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English

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Urdu

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Bengali

Question 10

Which river delta is located in the eastern part of India and Bangladesh?

Accepted Answer

Ganges Delta

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Indus Delta

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Mekong Delta

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Irrawaddy Delta

Question 11

What is the currency used in Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

Rupee

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Taka

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Dinar

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Yuan

Question 12

Which country in South Asia is famous for its Bollywood film industry?

Accepted Answer

India

Answer

Pakistan

Answer

Bangladesh

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Nepal

Question 13

What is the name of the highest mountain peak in the Himalayas?

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest

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K2

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Kanchenjunga

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Nanga Parbat

Question 14

What is the most populous country in South Asia?

Accepted Answer

India

Answer

Pakistan

Answer

Bangladesh

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Nepal

Question 15

Which river is considered the lifeline of the Indian subcontinent?

Accepted Answer

Ganges

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Indus

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Brahmaputra

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Yamuna

Question 16

Who is considered the "Father of the Nation" in India?

Accepted Answer

Mahatma Gandhi

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Jawaharlal Nehru

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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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Subhas Chandra Bose

Question 17

What is the name of the highest mountain peak in South Asia?

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest

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K2

Answer

Kangchenjunga

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Lhotse

Question 18

What is the currency of Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

Pakistani Rupee

Answer

Indian Rupee

Answer

Bangladeshi Taka

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Sri Lankan Rupee

Question 19

What is the dominant religion of India?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

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Islam

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Buddhism

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Christianity

Question 20

Which city is the capital of Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

Islamabad

Answer

Karachi

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Lahore

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Peshawar

Question 21

What mountain range forms the northern boundary of India?

Accepted Answer

Himalayan Mountains

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Hindu Kush

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Karakoram Mountains

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Tibetan Plateau

Question 22

Which industry is a major contributor to Bangladesh's economy?

Accepted Answer

Textile manufacturing

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Agriculture

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Tourism

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Electronics production

Question 23

What ancient civilization flourished in the Indus Valley region?

Accepted Answer

Harappan Civilization

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Mesopotamian Civilization

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Egyptian Civilization

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Chinese Civilization

Question 24

What is the name of the fertile plains in northern India?

Accepted Answer

Gangetic Plain

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Thar Desert

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Deccan Plateau

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Himalayan Foothills

Question 25

Identify the most extensive mountain range in the South Asian region.

Accepted Answer

Himalayan Range

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Karakoram Range

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Hindu Kush Mountains

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Pamir Mountains

Question 26

Which river's entire course lies within the boundaries of the Indian subcontinent?

Accepted Answer

Ganges River

Answer

Brahmaputra River

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Indus River

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Mekong River

Question 27

Name the ancient civilization that existed in the Indus Valley region.

Accepted Answer

Indus Valley Civilization

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Mesopotamian Civilization

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Egyptian Civilization

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Chinese Civilization

Question 28

Which nation is not a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan

Answer

India

Answer

Pakistan

Answer

Bangladesh

Question 29

What type of climate prevails predominantly in South Asia?

Accepted Answer

Tropical monsoon

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Subtropical climate

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Mediterranean climate

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Temperate climate

Question 30

Which South Asian nation is renowned for its vibrant film industry, known as Bollywood?

Accepted Answer

India

Answer

Pakistan

Answer

Bangladesh

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Sri Lanka

Question 31

Identify the sacred river in India that holds immense religious importance for Hindus.

Accepted Answer

Ganges

Answer

Indus

Answer

Brahmaputra

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Mekong

Question 32

Which South Asian nation boasts the magnificent Mount Everest, the world's highest peak?

Accepted Answer

Nepal

Answer

India

Answer

Pakistan

Answer

Bangladesh

Question 33

Which crop is extensively cultivated in South Asia, contributing significantly to the region's agricultural production?

Accepted Answer

Rice

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Wheat

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Corn

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Soybeans

Question 34

Identify the widely spoken language in Pakistan, a key aspect of the nation's cultural identity.

Accepted Answer

Urdu

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Hindi

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Bengali

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Tamil

Question 35

Among the South Asian nations, which one has the largest population?

Accepted Answer

India

Answer

Pakistan

Answer

Bangladesh

Answer

Sri Lanka

Question 36

In South Asia, identify the traditional garment commonly worn by women, reflecting the region's cultural heritage.

Accepted Answer

Sari

Answer

Kurta

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Salwar kameez

Answer

Dupatta

Question 37

How has globalization impacted the economies of South Asian countries?

Accepted Answer

Reduced trade restrictions

Accepted Answer

Increased foreign investments

Accepted Answer

Enhanced access to technology

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Lowered unemployment rates

Question 38

Which of the following rivers is NOT located in South Asia?

Accepted Answer

Amazon

Answer

Ganges

Answer

Indus

Answer

Brahmaputra

Question 39

Which South Asian nation is renowned for its Bollywood film industry?

Accepted Answer

India

Answer

Pakistan

Answer

Bangladesh

Answer

Nepal

Question 40

Which South Asian country is known for its stunning mountain ranges, including the Himalayas?

Accepted Answer

Nepal

Answer

India

Answer

Pakistan

Answer

Sri Lanka

Question 41

Which of the following rivers is NOT a major river in South Asia?

Accepted Answer

Nile River

Answer

Brahmaputra River

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Ganges River

Answer

Indus River

Question 42

What is the primary official language spoken in Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

Urdu

Answer

Bengali

Answer

Hindi

Answer

English

Question 43

Which South Asian country has the second largest population in the world?

Accepted Answer

India

Answer

Sri Lanka

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Pakistan

Answer

Bangladesh

Question 44

Which river is considered sacred by Hindus in India?

Accepted Answer

Ganges River

Answer

Indus River

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Brahmaputra River

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Yamuna River

Question 45

Which of the following industries plays a significant role in the economy of Bangladesh?

Accepted Answer

Textile manufacturing

Answer

Tourism

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Automobile production

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Software development

Question 46

What is the capital city of Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

Islamabad

Answer

Lahore

Answer

Karachi

Answer

Peshawar

Question 47

Which mountain range forms a significant geographical feature in South Asia?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

Answer

Andes

Answer

Alps

Answer

Rocky Mountains

Question 48

What is the official currency used in India?

Accepted Answer

Indian Rupee

Answer

Sri Lankan Rupee

Answer

Bangladeshi Taka

Answer

Pakistani Rupee

Question 49

Which of the following is a traditional dance form originating from South Asia?

Accepted Answer

Bharatanatyam

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Ballet

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Tango

Answer

Hip-hop

Question 50

What is the name of the largest island nation located in South Asia?

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka

Answer

Maldives

Answer

Andaman Islands

Answer

Nicobar Islands