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What are natural resources?
What are natural resources?
- Products created in factories for practical effect
- Man-made items provided by the Earth
- Only forests and coal
- Things naturally provided by the Earth for human use (correct)
Which country in South Asia is mentioned to have a lot of oil and coal?
Which country in South Asia is mentioned to have a lot of oil and coal?
- Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka
- Nepal
- India (correct)
What is one of the issues faced by investors in India regarding exploiting natural resources?
What is one of the issues faced by investors in India regarding exploiting natural resources?
- Availability of abundant land for purchase
- Lack of interest in investment opportunities
- High population density affecting resource availability
- Government bureaucracy making it difficult to obtain permits (correct)
Why are natural resources important for an economy?
Why are natural resources important for an economy?
Which South Asian country is not mentioned as having significant natural resources in the text?
Which South Asian country is not mentioned as having significant natural resources in the text?
What type of land does India have a lot of along river flood plains?
What type of land does India have a lot of along river flood plains?
What potentially limits India's exploitation of its natural resources?
What potentially limits India's exploitation of its natural resources?
What is considered one of the biggest natural resources of Pakistan?
What is considered one of the biggest natural resources of Pakistan?
Which South Asian country is known for its hydroelectric power resources and selling electricity to India?
Which South Asian country is known for its hydroelectric power resources and selling electricity to India?
Which country in South Asia is described as having a potential for becoming a major mining center due to its rich natural resources?
Which country in South Asia is described as having a potential for becoming a major mining center due to its rich natural resources?
Which country in South Asia is mentioned to prefer limiting tourism, despite having potential for its growth?
Which country in South Asia is mentioned to prefer limiting tourism, despite having potential for its growth?
What is the main export from Afghanistan that is considered the most valuable?
What is the main export from Afghanistan that is considered the most valuable?
Which country in South Asia has a significant presence of coriander as a natural spice, contributing culturally?
Which country in South Asia has a significant presence of coriander as a natural spice, contributing culturally?
Why do men from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives tend to leave their families for the Middle East?
Why do men from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives tend to leave their families for the Middle East?
'Given how beautiful Sri Lanka is, you could argue there's potential for even more.' What does this statement refer to primarily?
'Given how beautiful Sri Lanka is, you could argue there's potential for even more.' What does this statement refer to primarily?
