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Ans: The fourth period of economic development: 1970-1980: The separation of East Pakistan from West Pakistan was a great tragedy. When in 1971, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto took over power, Pakistan was surrounded by problems. In the first 7 years of this decade, economic development was disappointing. The currency devalued and the American dollar went up … Read more
Ans: The following large scale industries are very important: 1.Sugar manufacturing industry. 2. Iron and steel industry. 3. Petroleum and petroleum products industry. 4. Automobile (jeeps, cars) industry. 5. Armaments industry. 6. Heavy machinery manufacturing industry. 7. Buses, tractors manufacturing industry. 8. Motorcycle manufacturing industry. 9. Machinery, T.V. set industry. … Read more
Ans: Two agricultural problems faced by Pakistan are as follow: Plant diseases: Plant diseases kill plants or make them weak. According to an estimate, this lessens the crop productivity by 25%. Illiteracy of farmers: Illiteracy is a major reason for the backwardness of farmers. This makes the farmers unable to learn new methods or plan … Read more
Ans: Role of fish farming in national economy: Fish play an important role in increasing the national income and overcoming the scarcity of food. According to the facts and figures of 2013-14, fish production of Pakistan is 514500 metric ton per annum. Related Questions: Who was appointed as the first civil martial law administrator of … Read more
Ans: This profession in difficult times, is a source of support for farmers, non- farmers and people who do not own land. Related Questions: Who was appointed as the first civil martial law administrator of Pakistan? Q1. Who had the trade and industry in hands before the partition? Q2. What do you mean by “Minerals”? … Read more
Ans: Famous regions for wheat production in Pakistan are as under. There are large regions of Pakistan where wheat is harvested such as: Punjab: Multan, Sahiwal, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Muzaffargarh, Jhang, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sindh: Sukkur,Hyderabad, Nawabshah, Khairpur. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Dera Ismail Khan, Peshawar, Bannu, Charsadda, Mardan. Balochistan: Naseerabad, Khazdaar, Lorelai, Kalat. Related Questions: Who … Read more
Ans: To some extent, tobacco is sown in each district of Pakistan. But it is cultivated largely in Swat, Mardan, Sawabi, Attock, Sahiwal, Sujrat. Vehari, Toba Tek Singh, Sukkur, Kalat and Mastung. Related Questions: Who was appointed as the first civil martial law administrator of Pakistan? Q1. Who had the trade and industry in hands … Read more
Ans: Ans: Following are important Rabi and Kharif crops of Pakistan as under: 1. Rabi Crops: i. The season of Rabi Crops … Read more
Ans: The Indus Water Plan: To overcome the scarcity of water, a vast irrigational plan was developed was named Indus Water Plan. Under this plan, 2 big dams, 6 barrages seven link canals were built. These link canals helped in providing wa from the western rivers to the eastern rivers. This helped to provide irriga … Read more
Ans: Flood Streams: 1. These streams have water released into them only at the time of severe floods so as to stop the destruction caused by the floods. 2. In summer and monsoon season the water level rises in the rivers and heav floods raise water levels to dangerous extreme as well. To protect th … Read more