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What was the impact of Deng Xiaoping's 'southern tour' in China in 1992?
What was the impact of Deng Xiaoping's 'southern tour' in China in 1992?
- It caused a decline in China's economic power.
- It led to the rise of Communist Party conservatives.
- It fueled China's rise as an economic superpower. (correct)
- It resulted in the closure of Guangdong province.
What percentage of India's loans do the southern five states account for?
What percentage of India's loans do the southern five states account for?
- 40%
- 30% (correct)
- 20%
- 10%
What explains the outperformance of the southern states in India according to the text?
What explains the outperformance of the southern states in India according to the text?
- Better government, education, and property rights (correct)
- Geographical size
- Lack of resources
- Harsh climate conditions
In 1993, what percentage of India's GDP did the south contribute?
In 1993, what percentage of India's GDP did the south contribute?
Where do many of the most exciting business opportunities in India require a flight to according to the text?
Where do many of the most exciting business opportunities in India require a flight to according to the text?
What percentage of India's electronics exports are from the south as mentioned in the text?
What percentage of India's electronics exports are from the south as mentioned in the text?
What is the main concern regarding the north-south split in India?
What is the main concern regarding the north-south split in India?
Which of the following accurately describes Narendra Modi's political base in India?
Which of the following accurately describes Narendra Modi's political base in India?
What potential impact does the author suggest resolving the north-south divide could have on India's identity politics?
What potential impact does the author suggest resolving the north-south divide could have on India's identity politics?
Which region in India is highlighted as being home to the 'slick new India'?
Which region in India is highlighted as being home to the 'slick new India'?
In what way do America's politics and economy relate to the legacy of the civil war?
In what way do America's politics and economy relate to the legacy of the civil war?
What factor is mentioned as part of Narendra Modi's agenda that goes beyond economic development?
What factor is mentioned as part of Narendra Modi's agenda that goes beyond economic development?
