South Asia Geography Quiz

Which country is considered the major country in South Asia according to the map?

• Nepal

• Bangladesh

• India

• Sri Lanka

What are the three major rivers mentioned that begin as small streams from the mountain ranges in South Asia?

• Yangtze, Mekong, Salween

• Nile, Amazon, Mississippi

• Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra

• Tigris, Euphrates, Jordan

Which of the following is NOT listed as a major country in South Asia?

• Pakistan

• Bhutan

• China

• Maldives

Identify the tallest mountain ranges in the world, as mentioned in the document.

• Andes

• Rocky Mountains

• Alps

• Himalayas

Which city is mentioned as a large urban center in South Asia?

• Karachi, Pakistan

• Kathmandu, Nepal

• New Delhi, India

• Colombo, Sri Lanka

What is a significant result of the monsoons in South Asia?

• Frequent earthquakes

• Heavy snowfall

• Abundant rainfall

• Severe droughts

What was the primary reason for the British colonization of India in the 19th century?

• To establish educational institutions

• To profit from control of cotton and spice trade

• To promote wildlife conservation

• To build architectural monuments

Which major architectural monument in India was built by the fifth Mughal emperor in memory of his beloved wife?

• Red Fort

• Qutub Minar

• Taj Mahal

• India Gate

What action did Indian supporters of independence take in 1885, less than 30 years after the rebellion of 1857?

• They formed the Indian National Congress

• They declared war on Britain

• They signed a peace treaty with the British

• They asked for British citizenship

What was Mahatma Gandhi's most powerful weapon against British rule?

• Armed rebellion

• Civil disobedience or nonviolent resistance

• Economic sanctions

• Diplomatic negotiations