Pakistan Studies 2059 · O Level · Internal transport

Internal transport — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Refer to Fig. 2, which presents the changes in road type in Pakistan over a 15-year span. Finish the pie chart for 2013-14 by using the information below and the key supplied: Metalled 73% Unmetalled 27%

(a(ii))[1]

State the rise in the percentage of metalled roads in Pakistan from 1998-99 to 2013-14.

(a(iii))[2]

Suggest two advantages of developing the motorway network in Pakistan.

(a(iv))[4]

Explain the difficulties of constructing roads in Pakistan's desert areas. You should develop your answer.

(b(i))[3]

Study Photographs B and C (Insert), which display typical working scenes in rural areas. Using Photograph B and your own knowledge, describe how bricks are made in rural areas.

(b(ii))[2]

Describe the work shown in Photograph C.

(c(i))[2]

Why is employment in urban areas considered to be more attractive than employment in rural areas?

(c(ii))[3]

State three pull factors that attract migrants to urban areas apart from work.

(d)[6]

A large integrated iron and steel mill has been proposed for the outskirts of Rawalpindi, Punjab. 80 km$^2$ of land will be cleared for the mill, and the local authorities will provide new infrastructure to the site. Large quantities of raw materials will be delivered to the site by road or rail, and the plan is to produce up to 3 million tonnes of finished steel per year. Evaluate how the new integrated iron and steel mill will affect the local people of Rawalpindi. Give reasons for your answer. You should consider both benefits and problems in your answer.

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