Study Fig. 5.1, which contains pie charts showing the proportion of people employed in urban and rural areas of Pakistan in 1990 and 2020. Using Fig. 5.1 only: - what proportion of people were employed in urban areas in 1990? …………………..% - by how much did the proportion of people employed in rural areas fall between 1990 and 2020? …………………..%
Which of the following statements about employment sectors are correct? Tick (✓) two boxes in the table. Statements in the table: - The primary and secondary sectors together contain most workers. - The proportion of jobs in the primary sector is rising. - The share of workers in secondary employment is falling. - The tertiary sector has the largest share of workers.
Suggest two reasons why the number of workers employed in agriculture in Pakistan is changing.
Study Fig. 5.2 (Insert), a map that shows unemployment rates in southern Pakistan in 2020. Using Fig. 5.2 only, describe the pattern of unemployment rates.
State three impacts of unemployment that affect people living in urban areas in Pakistan.
Explain two ways that unemployment and informal employment can affect Pakistan’s gross domestic product (GDP). You should develop your answer.
Describe how governing authorities can encourage industrial growth in Pakistan.
Read the two views below about ways to raise economic development in Pakistan: View A says: "The best way to support economic growth is to increase access to telecommunications." View B says: "The best way to support economic growth is to increase access to education." Which view do you agree with more? Give reasons to support your answer and refer to examples you have studied. You should consider view A and view B in your answer.