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O-LevelPakistan StudiesThe environment of PakistanOct/Nov 2016Paper 0 Q425 Marks

(a) (i) Describe two human inputs used in the cultivation of cotton. (ii) Study Fig. 6 which is a graph showing the production of raw cotton in Pakistan over the period 1982–2014. [Figure 6] A Describe the main changes in the production of raw cotton between 1982 and 2014. B Suggest three reasons for the production levels seen in the years 1991, 2004 or 2011. (b) Describe different ways in which governments can support farmers. (c) Study Fig. 7 which is a table giving information about agriculture in Pakistan over the period 1950-2010. [Figure 7] (i) Describe the relationship between agricultural labour force and cropped area. (ii) Suggest reasons for the change over the period 1950–2010 for either labour force or cropped area, as shown in Fig. 7. Choice Reasons (d) Read the following two views: A Pakistan should plant more cash crops on its land to generate export earnings. B More land should be used to grow crops to feed the growing population of Pakistan. Which view do you agree with more? Give reasons to support your answer and refer to examples you have studied.

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This structured question tests The environment of Pakistan in O-Level Pakistan Studies (syllabus code 2059). It is worth 25 marks.

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This question appeared in the Cambridge O-Level Pakistan Studies Oct/Nov 2016 examination, Paper 0 Variant 2.

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