Natural Resources & Products of South Asia
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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?

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

    • 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?

    <p>They enable economic growth and higher living standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which South Asian country is not mentioned as having significant natural resources in the text?

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

    What type of land does India have a lot of along river flood plains?

    <p>Fertile land for crop production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potentially limits India's exploitation of its natural resources?

    <p>Governmental barriers like permit processes and land purchase restrictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered one of the biggest natural resources of Pakistan?

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

    Which South Asian country is known for its hydroelectric power resources and selling electricity to India?

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

    Which country in South Asia is described as having a potential for becoming a major mining center due to its rich natural resources?

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

    Which country in South Asia is mentioned to prefer limiting tourism, despite having potential for its growth?

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

    What is the main export from Afghanistan that is considered the most valuable?

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

    Which country in South Asia has a significant presence of coriander as a natural spice, contributing culturally?

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

    Why do men from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives tend to leave their families for the Middle East?

    <p>To find work and send money back home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Given how beautiful Sri Lanka is, you could argue there's potential for even more.' What does this statement refer to primarily?

    <p>Growth in tourism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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