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Ans: Pakistan is basically an agricultural country and is famous for its agricultural products throughout the world. The resources of agricultural land all over Pakistan vary. Some areas have fertile agricultural land, excellent plains, good climatic conditions and excellent water source under the land surface. Others do not have these favourable conditions. Some areas irrigate … Read more
Ans: Pakistan is an agricultural country. Agriculture plays an important role in the economy of the country. Important facts are as under: 1 It is a big source of food viz. wheat, rice, corn, sugarcane, millet, pulses, all types of vegetables and fruits. 2 Flour mills, sugar mills, rice mills, cotton and textile mills purely … Read more
Ans: Before the creation of Pakistan the trade and industry was mostly in the hands of non Muslims. At the time of partition, these people migrated to India due to which a gap was made in the field of trade and industry. Related Questions: Q5. Name the sites where the coal was mined in Pakistan. … Read more
Ans: Measures for Poverty Reduction: i. Job opportunities should be created in different departments. ii. Loan schemes for youth should be started so that they can establish the own businesses. iii. Deserving students in educational institutions should be provided aid. iv. Citizens should be provided with basic facilities. v. Deserving people should be helped with … Read more
Ans: Pesticides: The climate of our country is suitable for promoting crop diseases and insect growth. Pesticides are manufactured in Pakistan and also imported from abroad. These steps are taken to get rid of crop diseases and insects and they also increase production. Related Questions: Q5. Name the sites where the coal was mined in … Read more
Ans: Cotton: Cotton is a cash crop of Khand it is being harvested in the Indus Valley since 3000 BC Fertile soil with good drainage is very suitable for its harvesting The crop plucking season lasts from October to December of the total area where cotton is harvested in Pakistan % (75%) is in Punjab … Read more
Ans: Steps to increase agricultural production: (i) To develop the agricultural sector it is required that different agricultural tools and modern machinery should be used for farming on a scientific basis. This will increase the national income and the country will prosper. (ii) Agricultural development requires the use of good quality seeds, pesticides and excellent … Read more
Ans: Reasons for Low Per Acre Average Yield: i Pakistan has not been successful in achieving agricultural self sufficiency due to backwardness. In developed countries farming is carried out through modern machinery In Pakistan farming is done through old and traditional methods. This does not let the per acre average yield increase ii In Pakistan … Read more
Ans: Role of Agriculture in the economy of Pakistan: Pakistan is an agrarian country. Agriculture plays a very important role in the economy of the country. The role of agriculture in Pakistan’s economy is explained below: 1 Source of Food; Pakistan is in the list of those developing countries where the agriculture is comprehended as … Read more
Ans: There are three big hydroelectric power projects in Pakistan. . Tarbela on the River Indus . Warsak on the River Kabul, . Mangla on the River Jhelum Related Questions: Q5. Name the sites where the coal was mined in Pakistan. Q8. What are the main uses of Sulphur and where it is found in … Read more