Contemporary South Asia
Contemporary South Asia: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as, Contemporary South Asia etc.
Important Questions on Contemporary South Asia
What is the primary religion in the Maldives?
Which South Asian country is landlocked?
Which country in South Asia was formerly known as Ceylon?
What is the capital of Bhutan?
Which South Asian country has a parliamentary system of government similar to that of the United Kingdom?
India’s neighbours often think that the Indian government tries to dominate and interfere in the domestic affairs of the smaller countries of the region. Is this a correct impression?
Write a short note on the role and the limitations of SAARC as a forum for facilitating economic cooperation among the South Asian countries.
How are the external powers influencing bilateral relations in South Asia? Take any one example to illustrate your point.
What are two areas of disagreement between India and Bangladesh?
What are two areas of cooperation between India and Bangladesh?
Mention some of the recent agreements between India and Pakistan. Can we be sure that the two countries are well on their way to a friendly relationship?
Name the principal players in the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka. How do you assess the prospects of the resolution of this conflict?
List three challenges to democracy in Nepal.
What are some of the commonalities and differences between Bangladesh and Pakistan in their democratic experiences?
Which among the following statements about South Asia is wrong?
Identify the landlocked country with a monarchy.
Identify the country where small savings and credit cooperatives have reduced poverty in rural areas.
Identify the island country that transitioned from a Sultanate to a republic.
Identify the centrally located country that shares borders with most South Asian countries.
Identify the country where the military has prevailed over pro-democracy groups.
