Africa, Middle East and South Asia in Independence Era

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Which factor gave India an advantage despite overpopulation problems?

Rural unemployment

Encouragement of foreign investment (correct)

Lack of industrial capital

Lack of educated people

How did Indian leaders differ from Egyptian leaders post-independence?

India had a military government

Egypt focused on industrialization

Egypt encouraged foreign investment

India remained a civil democracy (correct)

What impact did the Green Revolution have on agriculture in India?

Decreased population growth

Decreased productivity

Increased productivity (correct)

Increased unemployment

How did the British rule positively affect India's population after independence?

Educated the population well Signup and view all the answers

What situation did the commercial agriculture and Green Revolution aim to address in India?

Sustaining the growing population Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the actions of cities have on their rural neighbors as mentioned in the text?

Caused soil depletion through erosion and deforestation Signup and view all the answers

In newly formed nations, what was a major reality regarding women's roles in politics?

Males still held power in politics despite promises of equality Signup and view all the answers

Why did many plans to industrialize in newly independent nations fail miserably?

Diversion of money to leaders' salaries and public works Signup and view all the answers

How did the prices of primary products affect the wealth of many nations after WWII?

Caused a significant wealth loss for most nations Signup and view all the answers

What was one common outcome of third-world nations forging alliances with western corporations as mentioned in the text?

Leaders pocketed profits while the nation suffered Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the unsuccessful responses to problems in third world nations post-independence according to the text?

Development of authoritarian rule under charismatic leaders Signup and view all the answers

What was described as a major barrier to economic advancements in newly independent nations?

Intensive population growth Signup and view all the answers

What was a common theme in many nations of Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia post-independence?

Constant civil war or terrorism Signup and view all the answers

Why did many leaders allow slums to exist on the outskirts of urban areas?

To provide essential support to the rural areas Signup and view all the answers

What was a common consequence of the limited employment opportunities for the growing population in colonial nations?

High levels of poverty Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributed to the existence of primate cities described in the text?

Dependency on rural areas for resources Signup and view all the answers

How did colonial governments contribute to the population problem in newly independent nations?

Limiting employment opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant impact of the departing colonials leaving wealth with a small portion of the population?

Struggles in class levels post-independence Signup and view all the answers

Which group played a crucial role in successful nationalistic movements according to the text?

Peasants and urban workers Signup and view all the answers

Why did the birthing of several children become vital in many African nations post-independence?

To extend family lineage Signup and view all the answers

What was a common outcome of promises made by nationalist leaders post-independence?

Quarrels among political rivals and opposing classes Signup and view all the answers