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Ans: Pakistan is basically an agrarian country. Agriculture plays a vital role in the economy of Pakistan. Importance of agriculture sector in national economy is evident from the following facts: . Almost 19 percent of our GDP is generated by agriculture sector. . We earn major portion of our foreign exchange from agriculture. . Fifty … Read more
Ans: Metallic Minerals: Following are the most common metallic minerals found in Pakistan: (i) Iron ore: Iron ore is mined at different sites in Pakistan. Largest iron ore deposits are at Kalabagh. Estimated quantity of these reserves is 309 million tons. This iron is not of good quality. Magnesite is also a kind of iron … Read more
Ans: Industrial Clay: By clay we mean a powder like material or rocks converted into powder by grinding and made ready for industrial consumption. Pakistan holds good variety of industrial clay, most common of these are: Kaolin, Fire Clay, Fuller Clay, Betonite, Berite, Soap Stone and Magnesite. Related Questions: Who was appointed as the first … Read more
Ans: Gem Stones: . Gem stones (excluding Diamond and Opal) are also being mined at different sites. Most well-known among these are Emerald. . Pakistan is the fifth largest producer of Emerald in the world. Biggest Emerald mine is at Gujjar Killi (Swat-KPK) at a height of 7000 feet. . Ruby, Topaz and Quartz are … Read more
Ans: Marble: . Marble is mainly used by the construction industry as flooring and external decoration. It is also used for crafting decoration pieces. Our white Malagori marble is rated as one of the best in the world. . Karara, Malerana, Badal, Pumpo, Black and Gold, Oceanic and Onyx are some of the most common … Read more
Ans: Lime Stone: Pure Limestone or Calcium carbonate is the major ingredient of cement. It is used in industries like glass, soap, paper, calcium, paint, bleaching powder. It is also used as a building material in construction industry. Lime stone is available in Pakistan in enormous quantity. Its reserves are found in Salt Range, the … Read more
Ans: Sulphur: Sulphur is used in the preparation of explosives, paints, synthetic rayon and fertilizers. It is also used by chemical and safety match industry. It is a purifier of mineral oil and non-ferrous metals. Sulphur is mainly used for the production of Sulphuric Acid which is an important industrial material. Sulphur deposits are found … Read more
Ans: Gypsum: Gypsum is an important industrial Raw material. It is mainly used in the manufacturing of fertilizer, cement, paper, paint and rubber. Pink and white gypsum is found in Mianwali, Jhelum, Dera Ghazi Khan (the Punjab), Quetta, Sibbi (Balochistan) and Kohat (KPK). It is also available in small quantities in Bahawalpur (Punjab), Dadu and … Read more
Ans: Pakistan is very rich in rock salt (Sodium Chloride). This salt is an integral in the formulation of a number of chemicals; some of these chemicals are part of our daily diet; it is also used as preservative, Sodium Chloride is used used on very large scale in leather and textile industry. Major reserves … Read more
Ans: Coal is being mined at following sites: (i) Sindh: Lakhra, Sonda, Thatta, Jherruck, Haji Coal etc. Largest reserves are found in Thar (estimates of Sindh coal reserves 185,457 million ton). (ii)The Punjab: Salt Range, Makarwal (estimated reserves: 235 million tons). (iii) Balochistan: Coal is being mined in the Balochistan areas of Khost, Shahrig-Harnai, Duki, … Read more