1. INDIA VOCABULARY Chapter 5 Our World Today

2. SUBCONTINENT  Large landmass that is part of a continent but distinct from it

3. MONSOON  Seasonal wind that blows for months at a time, often affecting a region’s climate

4. GREEN REVOLUTION  Great increase in food grains production due to the use of improved seeds, pesticides, and efficient farming techniques

5. JUTE  Plant fiber used for making rope, burlap bags, and carpet backing

6. COTTAGE INDUSTRY  Home or village- based industry in which family members supply their own equipment to make goods

7. PRIME MINISTER  Official who heads the government in a parliamentary democracy

8. PESTICIDE  Powerful chemical that kills crop destroying insects

9. CASTE  Social class based on a person’s ancestry

10. REINCARNATION  Rebirth of a soul in a new body

11. CYCLONE  Intense storm system with heavy rain and high winds

12. DZONG  Buddhist center of prayer and study