Pakistan Studies 2059 · O Level · Secondary and tertiary industries

Secondary and tertiary industries — practice question

Fig. 4.1 (Insert) shows a photograph of a brick production site in Pakistan. Fig. 4.2 (Insert) shows a map of an industrial estate in an urban area of Pakistan.
(a(i))[2]

Study Fig. 4.1 (Insert), which is a photograph of a brick production site in Pakistan. Using Fig. 4.1 only, describe two features of the brick production area shown.

(a(ii))[2]

Suggest two advantages that the brick production industry shown in Fig. 4.1 gives to the local area.

(a(iii))[3]

State three factors affecting the location of cement production in Pakistan.

(a(iv))[2]

Identify the main market for the products shown in the table. Tick (✓) the correct box for each product. Products listed: fertiliser, refined oil, sports goods, sugar. Options: mainly for export market / mainly for domestic market.

(b(i))[2]

Study Fig. 4.2 (Insert), a map of an industrial estate in an urban area of Pakistan. Using Fig. 4.2 only, identify two features of the industrial estate.

(b(ii))[1]

State the compass direction from the lake to the railway station in Fig. 4.2.

(c(i))[3]

Define the term ‘export processing zone’ and name two export processing zones in Pakistan.

(c(ii))[4]

Explain two reasons for the growth of export processing zones in Pakistan. You should develop your answer.

(d)[6]

Read the two statements below about expanding industries in Pakistan. View A: 'Increasing large-scale manufacturing industries in Pakistan has the greatest potential to promote further economic growth.' View B: 'Increasing cottage industries in Pakistan has the greatest potential to promote further economic growth.' Which view do you agree with more? Give reasons to support your answer and refer to examples you have studied. You should include both view A and view B in your response.

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