Q19. Explain the uses and importance of animals like sheep and goats in Pakistan.

Ans: Sheep and Goats: . Sheep and goats are reared in fertile as well semi-arid areas of the country like Thai, Thar Potwar Plateau and Balochistan Plateau. . Cold climate of our western mountainous region is ideal for rearing of high- quality sheep breeds. Fat rump (tail) rams are common in these areas. . Sheep … Read more

Q18. What do you mean by “Livestock”? How it is an integrated part of our economy?

Ans: Livestock: The term livestock includes sheep, cows, bulls, buffaloes, goats, camels, horses and donkeys. In a wider sense this term is also applied to hens, turkeys, chicks, ostriches and fish. Animals are an integral part of our economy. Animals affect our life in many ways i.e. i. Livestock sector provides employment to 30 million … Read more

Q16. Explain the importance and production of the khareef crops of Pakistan.

Ans: Khareef Crops of Pakistan: Crops sown in summer and reaped in winter are called khareef crops. Our important khareef crops are following: rice, cotton, jawar, bajra, tobacco, sugarcane and maize. (i) Rice: Rice is one of our most important Khareef crop it is consumed domestically and also exported in large quantities. Rice is grown … Read more

Q15. How much potential our country holds for the agriculture sector?

 Ans: Pakistan has an agrarian economy. Our economic stability depends mainly on a strong agriculture base, but unfortunately we fall in the category of backward countries in terms of agricultural produce. This does not mean that we lack in potential to grow. Our real problem is lack of development planning in the field of agriculture. … Read more

Q14. Explain how the agriculture sector plays a vital role in the economy of Pakistan.

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

Q13. Explain in detail about the most common metallic minerals found in Pakistan.

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

Q12. Which are the types of industrial clay holds by Pakistan?

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