Chapter No.5 - Resource Of Pakistan - Short Question Answers - Pakistan Studies For Class X

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RESOURCES OF PAKISTAN

Short Question Answers

Q.1: What do you mean by human resources? Answer in three sentences.
Ans: HUMAN RESOURCES:

• Human resource means the working population of a country.
  
  
• In Pakistan, people do different types of work like trade, farming, business and services. The progress of the country depends on human resource.
  
  
• If the human resources of a country are healthy, literate, able, skillful and hardworking the country will be a developed country.

Q.2: Name the natural resources of Pakistan.
Ans: NATURAL RESOURCES OF PAKISTAN:
Following are the main natural resources of Pakistan.

1. Soil.
2. Forests.
3. Minerals.
4. Water resources (River, Sea).

Q.3: Describe in three sentences the importance of the soil of Indus plains for Pakistan.
Ans: IMPORTANCE OF THE SOIL OF INDUS PLAINS FOR PAKISTAN:

• Pakistan is an agricultural country and its economy is based on agriculture. The soil of Indus plains is the most fertile Soil of Pakistan.
  
  
• More than 70% of our agriculture is there in these plains. So, the soil of these plains has great importance for our country's progress and many crops are grown in the soil of Indus plains.
  
  
• This soil is a great gift of nature due to which we earn most of our national income.

Q.4: What are the three main kinds of forests in Pakistan?
Ans: KINDS OF FORESTS IN PAKISTAN:
Following are the well known kinds of forests found in Pakistan.

1. Mountainous Forests:
   These forests are found in the North and North Western Mountain area. They are called the evergreen softwood forests.
   
   
2. Rivetine Forests:
   These forests grow along the rivers. Precious wood is available in these forests. They are in Punjab and Sindh.
   
   
3. Canal Forests:
   These forests have been planted where canal water is available. There is a network of canals in Punjab and Sindh where these types of forests are available.

Q.5: State three advantages of forests.
Ans: ADVANTAGES OF FORESTS:
Following are the three main advantages of forests.

1. Source of Wood, Timber, Herbs:
   Forests are one of the most important source of getting wood, timber and herbs for our daily requirements.
   
   
2. Forests Moderate Climate:
   The forests moderate the climate and make the weather pleasant.
   
   
3. Helpful in Restoring Fertility of Soil:
   Forests are helpful in reducing water logging and salinity and help in increasing the fertility of land.

Q.6: What are the three main uses of forests.
Ans: USES OF FORESTS:
Following are the main uses of forests.

1. Use in Different Industries:
   Forest wood is used in furniture, paper, match box, sports good and medicine industries.
   
   
2. Use as Fuel:
   Forests wood is used as fuel in the rural areas of Pakistan.
   
   
3. Use for Construction Purpose:
   Forest wood is largely used for construction purpose.

Q.7: Define mineral resources. Name six minerals found in Pakistan.
Ans: MINERAL RESOURCES:
The valuable commodities burried under the earth by natural process, which are utilized as raw materials are called mineral resources.

The Important Minerals Found In Pakistan are:

1. Mineral oil
2. iron
3. natural gas
4. coal
5. chromite and
6. marble

Q.8: State three uses of Mineral oil.
Ans: USES OF MINERAL OIL:
Three uses of mineral oil are us under.

1. Use as Fuel:
   It is used as fuel in different vehicles.
   
   
2. Use for Making Electricity:
   A by-product of mineral oil, petroleum is used to make electricity.
   
   
3. Use to Run Industries:
   Petroleum is largely used to run different machines in different industries.

Q.9: State three uses of natural gases.
Ans: USES OF NATURAL GAS:
Following are the three uses of natural gas.

1. As Fuel in Homes:
   Natural gas is used as fuel in homes for cooking purpose.
   
   
2. Use for Making Electricity:
   It is used for producing thermal electricity for our needs.
   
   
3. Use in Industries as Fuel:
   It is used as fuel in iron melting, cement, fertilizers and many other industries.

Q.10: State three uses of iron ore.
Ans: USES OF IRON ORE:
Following are the three uses of iron ore.

1. Used in Making Steel and Iron:
   It is used in making steel and good quality iron for different industries.
   
   
2. Used in Making Different Machinery:
   Heavy and light machinery is made from iron.
   
   
3. Used in Making Vehicles and Tools:
   It is also used to make different vehicles and tools for machines.

Q.11: State three uses of marble.
Ans: USES OF MARBLE:
Following are the three uses of Marble.

1. Used to Make Tiles:
   Tiles for flooring are made from marble.
   
   
2. Used to Make Decoration Pieces:
   Green marble is used to make decoration pieces for export.
   
   
3. Used as Export:
   It is used as export item. We earn appreciable of foreign exchange by exporting it to different countries.

Q.12: What do you mean by cash crops? Name four cash crops of Pakistan.
Ans: CASH CROPS:
The crops which are not part of our food but a major source of earning foreign exchange are called cash crops.

Q.13: What do you mean by food crops?
Ans: FOOD CROPS:
The crops which are a source of providing food for the people are called food crops. Wheat, rice, pulses and maize (corn) are the major food crops.

Q.14: Describe in four sentences the importance of cultivation of cotton in Pakistan.
Ans IMPORTANCE OF CULTIVATION OF COTTON:
Pakistan is an agricultural country and cotton is the biggest export of Pakistan which is grown in Southern Punjab and Sindh. As it is the biggest source of earning foreign exchange for Pakistan, it is of great importance to Pakistan. The Government of Pakistan pays a lot of attention towards the production of cotton. Many facilities have been provided to the farmers who grow cotton. Cotton is also used in different cotton factories to make cotton cloth and cotton garments for export.

Q.15: Mention three agricultural problems of Pakistan.
Ans: AGRICULTURAL PROBLEMS OF PAKISTAN:
Following are the agricultural problems of Pakistan:

1. Lack of Capital:
   Like the people of Pakistan, our farmers are also not rich. They have lack of capital to fulfill their agricultural requirements.
   
   
2. Water logging and Salinity:
   Water logging and salinity are major problems of Pakistan especially is in Punjab and Sindh. Due to water logging and salinity large fertile area has been affected.
   
   
3. Uneducated Farmers:
   The literacy rate among the farmers of Pakistan is very low that's why the agricultural output is very low. They do not use modern ways of farming.

Q.16: State three steps of the Government to solve the agricultural problems of Pakistan.
Ans: STEPS TO SOLVE AGRICULTURAL PROBLEMS:
Following steps have been taken to solve the agricultural problems of Pakistan.

1. Provision of Capital:
   Through agricultural development banks, the Government of Pakistan is providing loan facilities to the farmers to fulfill their agricultural requirements.
   
   
2. Provision of Education Facilities:
   To educate the uneducated farmers, educational institutions are provided to the farmers and their children. Many schools and colleges have been established in the rural areas of Pakistan.
   
   
3. Steps to Prevent the Lands from Water logging and Salinity:
   Due to water logging and salinity, great area of Sindh and Punjab has been affected. The Government of Pakistan has taken many steps to protect the lands from water logging and salinity. Tube wells have been installed to save the lands from water logging and salinity.

Q.17: Name three agricultural Universities of Pakistan.
Ans: Agricultural Universities of Pakistan:

1. Agricultural University, Faisalabad.
2. Agricultural University, Tando Jam.
3. Agricultural University, Peshawar.

Q.18: Name three barrages of Pakistan.
Ans: Barrages of Pakistan:

1. Sukkur Barrage.
2. Kotri Barrage.
3. Guddu Barrage.

Q.19: Name three multipurpose dams of Pakistan. Also write on which river they have been built.
Ans: Main Dams of Pakistan:

1. Tarbela Dam on River Indus.
2. Mangla Dam on River Jhelum.
3.  Warsak Darn on River Kabul.

Q.20: Write three sentences on Indus Basin Treaty.
Ans: Indus Basin Treaty:
After the division of United India, the canal system of Punjab was also divided. The head-works of Ravi and Sutlej canals were in India, some parts of Pakistan were irrigated by these canals. In this way, a dispute was created between the two countries which was later solved in 1960 when India and Pakistan signed an agreement called Indus Basin Treaty. Pakistan built dams and barrages with the help of the "World Bank".

Q.21: Name the kinds of energy used in Pakistan.
Ans: Kinds.of Energy Used In Pakistan:
Following are the main kinds of energy used in Pakistan

1. Thermal Energy.
2. Hydel Energy.
3. Atomic Energy.
4. Solar Energy.
5. Chemical Energy.
6. Kinetic Energy.
7. Potential Energy.

Q.22: Suggest three steps to stop migration from rural areas to urban areas.
Ans: Steps to Stop Migration from Rural Areas to Urban Areas:

1. Education for All Programme:
   The Government of Pakistan has started a programme called (E.F.A.) Education for all programme to make the people literate.
   
   
2. Provision of Health and Other Facilities:
   The Government is providing health, water and electricity facilities to the farmers and people of rural areas. In some areas, housing facilities are also provided to stop the migration of population.
   
   
3. Establishment of Small Industries:
   Small industries, are established to increase the income of the farmers.

Q.23: Name three areas, where solar power houses are working.
Ans: SOLAR POWER HOUSES OF PAKISTAN:

1. Khurkhria (Lasbela, Balochistan)
2. Malmari (Thatta, Sindh)
3. Hoot (Multan)

Q.24: Mention three problems created due to migration of population from rural areas to urban areas.
Ans: PROBLEMS DUE TO MIGRATION OF RURAL POPULATION:
Following problems have been created due to the migration of population from rural areas to urban areas.

1. Shortage of Water, Electricity, Health, Sanitation and Housing Facilities:
   Due to the shifting of population of rural areas towards urban areas, urban areas suffer from the problems of shortage of water electricity, health, sanitation and housing facilities.
   
   
2. Increasing of Crimes:
   Crime is increasing day by day due to the migration of rural population towards urban areas.
   
   
3. Pollution Has Increased:
   Due to the shifting of rural populating towards cities, pollution has increased in the cities.

Q.25: What are the three main uses of nuclear energy?
Ans: Uses Of Nuclear Energy:
Following are the three main uses of nuclear energy:

1. Used To Produce Electricity:
   Nuclear energy is used to produce electricity.
   
   
2. Helpful for Medical treatment:
   Nuclear energy is helpful for medical treatment.
   
   
3. Increases Agricultural output:
   Nuclear energy is used for agricultural research and for the preparation of good quality seeds. Thus, it is very helpful for the increase of agricultural output.