Regional Divisions of Asia

Q. How many countries are present in Asia?

1. 47
2. 49
3. 50
4. 48

Q. Identify the countries which are a part of East Asia.

1. China
2. India
3. Japan
4. South Korea

Q. Guess the correct country with the description given below.

Located in Southeast Asia, this country is bordered by three other countries with their capitals as Bangkok, Vientiane, and Hanoi.

1. Vietnam
2. Laos
3. Cambodia
4. Thailand

Q. India occupies an important strategic position in South Asia. Discuss.

Q. Which of these is a region of peninsulas and islands?

1. South Asia
2. South-East Asia
3. East Asia
4. South-West Asia

Q. Which of these is not one of the five major regional divisions in Asia?

1. East Asia
2. South-East Asia
3. North-West Asia
4. South-West Asia

Q. Which region in Asia, which has desert and semi-desert areas, is rich in petroleum and natural gas?

1. Central Asia
2. South Asia
3. East Asia
4. South-West Asia

Q. Which of these are part(s) of the five major physical divisions of Asia?

1. The North-Western Lowlands
2. The Central Highlands
3. The Eastern Plateaus
4. The Great Plains of Rivers

Q. What is South Asia also known as?

1. Indian Subcontinent
2. Gulf Countries
3. Oceania
4. Middle East

Q. India is divided into different physio graphic units. They highlight the unique features of each region. Each region complements the other and makes the country richer in its natural resources. Explain with atleast five examples the unique features of different regions.