Chapter No.4 - Land and Climate of Pakistan - Short Question Answers - Pakistan Studies For Class X

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LAND AND CLIMATE OF PAKISTAN

Text Book Exercise

Q.1: Describe the location of Pakistan in four sentences.
Ans. Location of Pakistan:-

• The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is located between latitude of 23.35° to 37.05° north and extends from longitude 60.50° to 77.50°. Its total area is 7,96,096 sq km. Pakistan consists of four provinces, a Federal Capital Area and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (F.A.T.A.).
• Pakistan is situated in the southern side of Asia. To its west Iran, to the east India to the north China, and to the North-west, Afghanistan is situated.
• The Arabian Sea is situated in its south.

Q.2: Name the neighbouring countries of Pakistan.
Ans. Neighbouring Countries of Pakistan:
Following are the neighbouring countries of Pakistan.
1) Iran. (Situated in the South-West).
2) India. (Situated in the East).
3) China. (Situated in the North).
4) Tajikistan (Situated in the North).
5) Afghanistan. (Situated in the North-West).

Q.3: State the importance of the location of Pakistan in four sentences.
Ans. Importance of the Location of Pakistan:
Pakistan is situated in the southern part of Asia. It is, therefore, considered as a part of South Asia ans is very important country. Pakistan's location is ideal in South Asia because all the countries like Iran, India, China and Afghanistan have great political, geographical and economic importance. These countries have great importance in the world and due to these countries, Pakistan has got central position. in Asia.
The Arabian Sea is a very important trade route of the world, which is situated in the south of Pakistan.
Pakistan is situated near oil producing gulf countries and in the middle of the Muslim World. Therefore, The Muslim states of Central Asia are also very near to Pakistan.

Q.4: Name three mountains of Pakistan.
Ans. Following are the three mountains of Pakistan.
1) The Himalayan Mountains.
2) The Karakoram Mountains.
3) The Ladakh Mountains.

Q.5: Write three sentences on the importance of North Eastern Mountains range.
Ans. Importance of North Eastern Mountain Range:
The north eastern Mountains are very beneficial for Pakistan.

• They provide natural defence to Pakistan from northern side due to their height. They protect Pakistan from cold freezing winds from north pole.
• Water comes in the rivers of Punjab due to heavy rainfall on these mountains.
• The most important forest area of Pakistan is also situated in this region where these mountains are situated. Some valuable minerals arc also found in this region, which are important for the sound economy of the country.

Q.6: Name three-ports of Pakistan and which is the largest port of Pakistan.
Ans. Ports of Pakistan:
Following are the three ports of Pakistan.
1) Karachi Port.
2) Port Muhammad bin Qasim.
3) Gwadar Port.
Karachi port is the largest port of Pakistan.

Q.7: Name three deserts of Pakistan. Which is the biggest desert of Pakistan?
Ans. Deserts of Pakistan:
Following are the three deserts of Pakistan.
1) Thal Desert.
2) Thar Desert.
3) Nara Desert.
Thar Desert is the biggest desert of Pakistan.

Q.8: Write three sentences on the importance of Upper and Lower plains of Indus for the economy of Pakistan.
Ans. Importance of Upper and Lower Plains of Indus for Pakistan:

• The plains in which river Indus flows are called Indus plains.
• The Upper and Lower Indus plains are the most fertile lands of Pakistan and more than 60% cultivation in Pakistan is done in these two plains.
• Almost all types of crops are grown in these plains. As Pakistan is an agricultural country and its economy is based on agriculture, these plains are playing a leading role in our economy.

Q.9: Write three sentences on the climate of Pakistan.
Ans. Climate of Pakistan:

• As far as the climate of Pakistan is concerned, it is continental type of climate. Pakistan is situated in the north of Tropic of Cancer. It is situated in the western part of monsoon region.
• In summers, the climate of almost all areas of Pakistan is very hot except the northern areas where the climate is pleasant.
• Winters are very cold in all areas of Pakistan. Pakistan is an area of less rainfall.

Q.10: Name climatic regions of Pakistan.
Ans. Climatic Regions of Pakistan:
Following are the main climatic regions of Pakistan.
1) Sub-Tropical Continental Highland.
2) Sub-Tropical Continental Plateau.
3) Sub-Tropical Continental Lowland.
4) Sub-Tropical Coast land.

Q.11: Define environmental pollution in three sentences.
Ans. Environmental Pollution:

• An Undesirable change in the characteristics of the air, water or land that can adversely affect the health is called pollution.
• Pollution means destabilizing the balance of atmospheric composition. It has emerged as a big problem throughout the world.
• Air pollution, water pollution and land pollution are the main types of pollution.

Q.12: Suggest three steps to reduce environmental pollution?
Ans. Steps to Reduce Environmental Pollution:
Following Steps can be taken to reduce pollution.
1) Environmental Awareness:
Environmental awareness must be created among the people to control it. Through T.V., newspapers and conferences, awareness must be created.

2) Separation of Poisonous Chemicals:
Poisonous chemical substances must be separated and cleaned before water is drained into rivers and lakes.

3) Less Use of Fuel Emitting Gases:
There should be less use of fuel emitting gases. "CNG" type of fuel should be adopted.

Q.13. Describe in three sentences the relationship between population growth and environmental pollution.
Ans. Relationship between Population Growth and the Environmental Pollution:

• Environmental pollution has emerged as a big problem throughout the world today. Ecology has emerged as a new science to make people aware about the pollution of water, air and land.
• It is due to the rapid growth of population that new industries are established, new cities and towns are set up with the passage of time.
• Rapid industrialization, large use of pesticides, deforestation are the main causes of pollution which are due to rapid growth of population in the world.