Pakistan

Q25. Highlight the most common resources of energy in Pakistan.

Ans: Importance of Energy Resources: There are two most common resources of energy: (i) Electricity: On the basis of its generation source, electricity has following kinds: hydel, thermal, nuclear, wind, and solar. Wind and solar sources are also called renewable resources of energy. (ii) Gas, Petroleum and Coal: Gas, petroleum and coal, taken together are … Read more

Q8. What are the main uses of Sulphur and where it is found in Pakistan?

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

Q5. Name the sites where the coal was mined in Pakistan.

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