Physical geography
Why is India a subcontinent?
it covers an expansive area of land that includes the Himalayan region in the north
Over 1.4 billion people in 2023
What are pesticides?
Pesticides is a chemical used to kill insects, rodents, and other pests
Whats India's capital
New Delhi
who was the leader of the Indian protest?
Mahadma Ghandi
What is the name of the mountains that surrounds India in the West?
What is the Himalaya
what are 3 cities in India, specifically the North?
some would say Delhi, Allahabad, Agra, Jaipur, or shimla
Where would India be placed in the Human Development Index(HDI)?
India would place very low
Whats the average life span of Indian men?
67 years
What is Imperialism?
The actions by which one country is able to extend power to control another country
What are monsoons?
Monsoons are a seasonal wind that brings warm, moist air from the oceans in summer and reverses direction in the winter, bringing col, dry air from Asia's interior
What is Jati, and how does it affect Marriage?
In India, a group that defines one's occupation and social position. It affects marriage due to not being allowed to choose who you marry
What are the effects from deforestation in India?
soil erosion, flooding, temperatures to rise, and loss of habitats for animals
Whats their national animal of India?
✨Magnificent Tiger✨
What years did the British conquered India?
1757-1858
What are 5 natural resources in India?
Ex: Gold, silver, lead, zinc, oil, sandalwood, sal, and teak wood, and oil
How will Indias population growth affect transportation?
The transportation will be tight as more people will use it. And there will not be enough resources to transport everyone
In India, what is the difference in consuming oil in 2000 and 2013
In the 2000s, the consumption of oil was double than they could produce
In 2013, they consumed more than triple times they could consumed.
How many dialects are India?
Over 19,500
what were the major religions in India back in 500-200 BCE?
Jainism and Buddhism
What are some types of biomes in India?
some biomes include tidal marsh, mangrove, many deciduous forests
What does Hindi and Sikh believe in?
Hindi believe in Reincarnation and Karma
Sikh believe in one god who is formless, all powerful, and all-loving. They also do teachings called the Guru Nanak
Why did India's supreme court restricted Ecotourism?
Environmentalists argued that tourists were threatening the Tigers
Why is the cow a sacred status in India?
They believe that after a person's death, that person will be reincarnated into a cow and they must respect it
when did the Green revolution and industrial revolution began?
Green revolution - Late 1966-77
Industrial Revolution - early 1800s