Natural Resources & Products of South Asia
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What are natural resources?

  • Synthetic materials found in laboratories
  • Things provided by humans for practical effect
  • Things naturally provided by the Earth for human use (correct)
  • Man-made products for commercial purposes

    • Which country in South Asia has a lot of natural resources, particularly oil, coal, high-quality iron ore, and ferroalloys?

  • India (correct)
  • Bangladesh
  • Sri Lanka
  • Nepal

    • What is a challenge faced by investors in India regarding natural resources?

  • Easy access to permits and land purchase
  • Open market for resource extraction without regulations
  • Governmental impediments and slow processes for permits and land acquisition (correct)
  • Efficient and quick governmental processes

    • Which South Asian country exploits fertile land along river flood plains for crop production?

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of natural resources, what does a strong economy often lead to?

    <p>Higher living standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does India have less natural resources relative to its population compared to other places?

    <p>Difficulty in obtaining permits and purchasing land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of resources are forests, coal, oil, and fruit?

    <p><strong>Renewable</strong> resources provided by the Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which South Asian country is considered to have the potential to become a major center for mining due to its rich natural resources?

    <p>Afghanistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main export of Afghanistan, considered to be the most valuable?

    <p>Opium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country in South Asia has significant strategic importance due to its location near Afghanistan, Iran, and powerful countries like India, China, and Russia?

    <p>Pakistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary natural resource of Nepal that has allowed it to sell large amounts of electricity to India?

    <p>Hydroelectric power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which South Asian country is known for having a lot of timber and is underutilizing its tourism potential?

    <p>Bhutan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most significant natural resource of Sri Lanka and the Maldives in terms of attracting tourists?

    <p>Natural beauty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which South Asian country exports a large amount of agricultural products such as textiles and rice, besides having a strategic location near powerful nations?

    <p>Pakistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are natural resources important for the economy?

    <p>They lead to higher living standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which South Asian country faces challenges for investors to take advantage of its natural resources due to bureaucratic processes?

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge faced by India in fully utilizing its natural resources?

    <p>Government permit and land purchase issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of natural resources does India have in abundance relative to its population?

    <p>Iron ore and ferroalloys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does fertile land along river flood plains play in India's economy?

    <p>It is exploited to produce crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some countries face challenges in fully capitalizing on their natural resources?

    <p>Government regulations and bureaucracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do natural resources contribute to higher living standards in countries?

    <p>By providing job opportunities and boosting the economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main natural resource of Pakistan that contributes significantly to its economy?

    <p>Low quality coal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which South Asian country is known for exporting agricultural products such as textiles and rice, similar to India?

    <p>Bangladesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most valuable export of Afghanistan according to the text?

    <p>Opium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which South Asian country primarily exports opium as its main product?

    <p>Afghanistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which South Asian country's main natural resource is hydroelectric power due to its mountainous region?

    <p>Nepal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country in South Asia is underutilizing its tourism potential despite having a lot of timber?

    <p>Bhutan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest natural resource of Sri Lanka and the Maldives according to the text?

    <p>Natural beauty of the islands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which South Asian country has significant strategic importance due to being near powerful countries like China, India, and Russia?

    <p>Pakistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

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