Pakistan Studies 2059 · O Level · Factors affecting production
Factors affecting production — practice question
Fig. 6 shows a graph of raw cotton production in Pakistan from 1982-2014. The vertical axis is labelled 'raw cotton (million bales)'.
Fig. 7 shows a table giving agricultural information for Pakistan over 1950-2010.
Two opinions about land use are presented:
View A states: 'Pakistan should devote more of its land to cash crops in order to produce export earnings.'
View B states: 'A larger area of land should be used to grow crops that will feed Pakistan's expanding population.'
(a(i))[4]
Describe two human inputs involved in the growing of cotton.
(a(ii)A)[3]
Study Fig. 6. Describe how the production of raw cotton changed between 1982 and 2014.
(a(ii)B)[3]
Suggest three reasons for the production levels in the years 1991, 2004 or 2011.
(b)[4]
Describe the different ways governments can support farmers.
(c(i))[2]
Study Fig. 7. Describe how agricultural labour force and cropped area are related.
(c(ii))[3]
Suggest reasons for the change across 1950-2010 for either labour force or cropped area, as shown in Fig. 7.
(d)[6]
Read the following two views. Which view do you agree with more? Give reasons to support your answer and refer to examples you have studied.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 25-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “People are employed for picking, ploughing, sowing etc.; the workforce is mainly women; wages are often low.” …