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- 3. – The largest ethnic group in Sri Lanka.
- 5. – A strong fiber used in making textiles and ropes.
- 6. – A Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of spring with colors.
- 10. – A headscarf worn by some Muslim women for modesty.
- 11. – A Hindu festival of lights symbolizing good over evil.
- 15. – A religious building where monks live and practice their faith.
- 16. – The practice of farming, a major economic activity in South Asia.
- 17. – A social hierarchy system traditionally used in India.
- 19. – A territory controlled by a foreign nation.
- 21. – A region in Asia known for its Buddhist culture.
- 22. – A Dravidian language spoken in southern India and Sri Lanka.
- 23. Empire – A powerful empire that ruled much of India from the 16th to 19th centuries.
- 25. – A popular beverage grown in South Asia.
- 26. – A South Asian island nation famous for its beaches.
- 27. Pakistan – The region that remained Pakistan after Bangladesh's independence.
- 28. – Mahatma Gandhi, leader of India’s independence movement.
- 29. – The removal of trees and forests, often for agriculture or development.
- 33. – The highest caste in Hindu society, traditionally priests and scholars.
- 36. Lanka – An island nation in South Asia.
- 37. – A Tamil harvest festival celebrated in South India.
- 39. – A form of carbon used in pencils and industrial applications.
- 40. – Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani activist for girls' education.
- 41. Monarchy – A form of government where a monarch exists but follows constitutional laws.
- 43. – Environmental contamination, a concern in South Asia.
- 44. Revolution – A movement using new agricultural technologies to improve crop production.
- 46. – A sport or skill involving shooting arrows with a bow.
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- 1. – Power generated from water, commonly used in South Asia.
- 2. – A South Asian country that gained independence from Pakistan in 1971.
- 4. – A country in South Asia known for its rich cultural heritage.
- 7. – A blend of spices used in South Asian cuisine.
- 8. – A follower of Hinduism, a major religion in South Asia.
- 9. – A country or territory controlled and protected by a more powerful nation.
- 12. – The process by which individuals or groups adopt another culture.
- 13. Pakistan – The former name of Bangladesh before independence.
- 14. – A South Asian country known for its Himalayan mountains.
- 18. – India’s famous film industry.
- 20. Mahal – A famous mausoleum in India, built by Emperor Shah Jahan.
- 24. – A region disputed between India and Pakistan.
- 30. – Related to cultural or racial identity.
- 31. – An indigenous ethnic group of Nepal.
- 32. – Fabric or woven material used in clothing and industry.
- 34. – A holy month of fasting observed by Muslims.
- 35. – Followers of Islam, a major religious group in South Asia.
- 36. – Arachnids found across the world, including South Asia.
- 38. – A person or company that dismantles old ships for scrap materials.
- 42. – The travel industry, important for South Asia’s economy.
- 44. (Gross Domestic Product) – A measure of a country's economic output.
- 45. – A person forced to leave their home due to conflict or disaster.
