1.Which of the following factors has helped improve Bangladesh’s economy in recent years? A.
new tariffs

B.
microlending

C.
shifting to a command economy

D.
increasing focus on agriculture
2.Which of these South Asian countries is an Islamic republic?

A.
Pakistan

B.
Bangladesh

C.
Sri Lanka

D.
Nepal
3.Why are poverty levels high in much of South Asia?

A.
high populations and low economic development

B.
lack of natural and human resources

C.
ethnic tensions and civil war

D.
outsourcing to other countries
4.Which factor has contributed to India's economic struggles?

A.
not investing in productive capital

B.
poor soil for farming

C.
a poorly developed infrastructure

D.
isolation from other countries