Pakistan Studies 2059 · O Level · Crops and livestock

Crops and livestock — practice question

(a(i))[1]

What was the output in 2008?

(a(ii))[1]

What is the gap between the highest and lowest area sown in these years?

(a(iii))[2]

Suggest two reasons why rice production changes from one year to the next.

(b(i))[3]

Describe the pattern of the areas where almonds are grown.

(b(ii))[3]

Why are the areas shown on the map suitable for growing dates?

(b(iii))[4]

Explain the difficulties in finding and reaching markets for almonds, dates and other fruit grown in Pakistan.

(c(i))[2]

Describe what is meant by ‘subsistence farming’.

(c(ii))[3]

Explain why some farmers are subsistence farmers.

(d)[6]

Explain why livestock is an important part of the agricultural sector. To what extent is it possible to develop livestock farming further in Pakistan?

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