Pakistan Studies 2059 · O Level · Crops and livestock

Crops and livestock — practice question

Fig. 4.1 presents a map of parts of southern and western Pakistan where one kind of livestock is chiefly kept. Fig. 4.2 shows a divided bar graph of the percentage share, by value, of the main crops grown in Pakistan.
(a(i))[3]

Fill in the table so that the three main types of farming in Pakistan are defined.

(a(ii))[1]

Use Fig. 4.1, a map that shows the areas in southern and western Pakistan where one type of livestock is mainly kept. State the type of livestock mainly kept in the areas shown in Fig. 4.1.

(a(iii))[3]

Using Fig. 4.1 only, describe how the areas within southern and western Pakistan where livestock is mainly kept are distributed.

(b(i))[2]

Study Fig. 4.2, a divided bar graph that shows the percentage share by value of major crops grown in Pakistan. Using the information in Fig. 4.2 only: which crop makes up a quarter of the value of major crops? What percentage share is given for sugar cane?

(b(ii))[3]

State one main use for each of the crops below: cotton, rice, tobacco.

(c(i))[4]

Explain how the natural factors of soil and climate influence the growth of cotton. You should develop your answer.

(c(ii))[3]

Complete the passage below about tobacco farming in Pakistan. Choose the correct words from the list and insert them in the gaps. The passage reads: "Tobacco is mainly grown in [BLANK] and [BLANK]. The varieties of tobacco grown on fertile soils with irrigation facilities are for the [BLANK] market."

(d)[6]

Water is an important resource for development, but Pakistan is facing severe water shortages. 2600-5300 litres of water per day are needed to grow enough food for one person, whereas domestic use requires only 50 litres of water per person per day. Evaluate how far the use of water in agriculture in Pakistan can be made more sustainable. Give reasons to support your judgement and refer to examples you have studied. You should consider different points of view in your answer.

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