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O-LevelPakistan StudiesThe environment of PakistanOct/Nov 2016Paper 0 Q225 Marks

(a) Study Fig. 3 which is a map showing the locations where three different non-metallic minerals are extracted in Pakistan. [Figure 3] (i) For any two locations, state the name of the mineral extracted and a use for this mineral. Write your answers in the spaces provided on Fig. 3. You should choose from the following list: gypsum limestone rocksalt (ii) Using Fig. 3 and your own knowledge, suggest difficulties there may be in getting minerals to export markets. (b) Study Photograph C (Insert). (i) Name the type of livestock shown in this photograph. (ii) Why is this type of livestock valuable to the farmer? (iii) What environmental problems can be caused by keeping this type of livestock? (c) (i) Name two of Pakistan's main exports. (ii) Read the following article: Pakistan produces many goods that could be exported in greater quantities. For a variety of reasons the amount of exports remains low: in 2013 the value of exports was only 13% of GDP. Explain why it is difficult for Pakistan to sell more of its goods to other countries. (d) Chemical fertilisers to help increase agricultural production are one of Pakistan's main imports. These imports are expensive. Read the following two views: A Pakistan should manufacture more of its own chemical fertilisers to reduce the need for importing them. B Pakistan should rely less on chemical fertilisers and reduce the need for importing them by using natural alternatives. Which view do you agree with more? Give reasons to support your answer and explain why it is important to reduce imports of chemical fertilisers.

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This structured question appeared in the Cambridge O-Level Pakistan Studies (2059) Oct/Nov 2016 examination, Paper 0 Variant 2. It tests the topic of The environment of Pakistan and is worth 25 marks.

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