Study Fig. 4.1, a map of Pakistan’s rail network. The key shows: international boundary; province-level boundary; disputed boundary; rail network. The map includes the labels: AF GHANISTAN, IRAN, INDIA, JAMMU & KASHMIR (disputed territory), Arabian Sea, Quetta, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Islamabad, Chitral. Name the three provinces X, Y and Z.
From Fig. 4.1 only, identify two countries that are connected to Pakistan by international rail routes.
Using Fig. 4.1 only, describe how the rail network differs from one region of Pakistan to another.
State one improvement that has happened on the railways in Pakistan since 2000.
Suggest reasons why the government is upgrading the railways in Pakistan.
Study Fig. 4.2, a survey of internet usage in Pakistan in 2014. The figure states: Approximately 87% of households own mobile phones but only 7% have an internet connection. Mobile phone ownership is higher in urban areas (95%) than rural areas (83%). Approximately 17% of urban homes have an internet connection compared with 2% of rural homes. Suggest two reasons why a small percentage of the rural population use the internet.
Explain why internet access is important in education. You should develop your answer.
It is necessary to strengthen telecommunications in Pakistan in order to promote development. Read the two views below about expanding internet access in Pakistan. View A says: "It is better to put money into improving internet access in Pakistan's main cities." View B says: "It is better to put money into extending internet access to Pakistan's rural regions." 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.