Chapter No.6 - Industrial Development in Pakistan - Short Question Answers - Pakistan Studies For Class X

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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN PAKISTAN

Short Question Answers

Q.1: Define industry in three sentences.
Ans: INDUSTRY:

• Industry is the work and process involved in the making of things in factories.
• Industry means preparation of different commodities from raw materials which are of some utility to human being.
• It is a big sector of production. Which is very necessary for the development and prosperity of the country.

Q.2: State three advantages of industry.
Ans: ADVANTAGES OF INDUSTRY:
Following are the three main advantages of industry.

1. Source of Economic Development:
   There is no concept of progress of a country without industrial development. Industries provide the base of economic development of the state.
   
   
2. Source of Earning Foreign Exchange:
   Industries are the major source of earning foreign exchange, which is vital for the development projects of a country for its progress.
   
   
3. Reduces Unemployment:
   Thousand of people work in different industries of the country. Industries play leading role to reduce unemployment in a country.

Q.3: Suggest three steps for industrial development.
Ans: STEPS FOR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT:

1. PROVISION OF CAPITAL:
   In Pakistan there is lack of capital for the establishment for the formation of new industries.
   
   
2. INDUSTRIAL FREE ZONES:
   Throughout the country, industrial free zones should be established. In this way new industries will be established as well as under developed areas will be uplifted.
   
   
3. BETTERMENT OF ENERGY RESOURCES AND OTHER INCENTIVES:
   Frequent load shedding and shut down of electricity are very harmful for industrialization. New energy resources like nuclear energy must be introduced. New incentives must be given to the investors.

Q.4: Mention three steps taken by the government for the development of industries in Pakistan.
Ans: GOVERNMENT STEPS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIES:

1. Establishment of Separate Ministry:
   Government of Pakistan has established the separate ministries for the development of industries in the center and in the provinces.
   
   
2. Establishment of New Industries:
   Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (P.I.D.C) was set up by the government to establish mote and more industries in the country.
   
   
3. Privatization of Sick Industries:
   Government of Pakistan has privatized many sick industries to increase their productivity.

Q.5: Name six cottage industries of Pakistan.
Ans: COTTAGE.INDUSTRIES OF PAKISTAN:

1. Carpet Industry.
2. Cotton hand looms.
3. Leather Tanning.
4. Sports goods.
5. Cutlery Manufacturing.
6. Embroidery and Needle work.

Q.6: State three advantages of small or cottage industry.
Ans: ADVANTAGES OF COTTAGE INDUSTRY:
Following are the main advantages of cottage industry.

1. Source of Earning Foreign Exchange:
   Almost all the cottage industries produce export items. These items are the main source of earning foreign exchange.
   
   
2. Source of Reducing Unemployment:
   Thousands of workers work in these small industries. In this way they are a big source of reducing unemployment in our country.
   
   
3. Stop Shifting of Farmers Towards Cities:
   Small or cottage industries provide job facilities to the farmers in their spare time. They are playing a role to stop the farmers shifting towards the cities.

Q.7) Name three heavy industries of Pakistan.
Ans: HEAVY INDUSTRIES OF PAKISTAN:
Following are the four heavy industries of Pakistan.

1. Textile Industry.
2. Sugar Industry.
3. Cement Industry.

Q.8) State in three sentences the importance of textile industry in Pakistan.
Ans: IMPORTANCE OF TEXTILE INDUSTRY:

• As far as units are concerned textile industry is the biggest industry of Pakistan. Textile industry, specially cotton textile industry is the biggest source of earning foreign exchange.
• About 50%, of industrial labor is employed in the textile industry.
• This industry is fulfilling all local requirements of textile also. Cotton silk and woolen, all types of Textile is made in Pakistan.

Q.9: Name three defence industries of Pakistan.
Ans: DEFENCE INDUSTRIES OF PAKISTAN:

1. Iron and steel Industry.
2. Ship building Industry.
3. Arms and Ammunition Industry.

Q.10: State three advantages of means of communication.
Ans: ADVANTAGES OF MEANS OF COMMUNICATION:
Following are the three main advantages of means of communication:

1. Development of Agriculture and Industrial Sectors:
    Agricultural and industrial development depend on quick and modern ,means of communication to approach to the markets for their goods and raw material.
   
   
2. Promote National and International Trade:
   Modem and quick means of transport promote national and international trade which is necessary for the development of the country.
   
   
3. Promote National Unity:
   Through means of communication people of all four province travel across the country which is very helpful to bring closer and promote national unity.

Q.11: Name three highways of Pakistan.
Ans: HIGHWAYS OF PAKISTAN:

1. National High Way.
2. Peshawar Karachi High Way (Indus High way).
3. Karachi Hyderabad Super High Way.

Q.12: Name three important railway routes of Pakistan.
Ans: RAILWAY ROUTES OF PAKISTAN:
Following are the three main railway routes of Pakistan.

1. Peshawar Karachi via Rawalpindi, Lahore and Rohri.
2. Peshawar Karachi via Rawalpindi, Faisalabad.
3. Karachi Faisalabad.

Q.13: Name three sea ports of Pakistan.
Ans: SEA PORTS OF PAKISTAN:

1. Karachi port.
2. Bin Qasim port.
3. Gwadar port.

Q.14: Write three sentences on Lahore-Islamabad Motorway.
Ans: LAHORE ISLAMABAD MOTORWAY:

• From Lahore to Islamabad broad highway has been built, called Lahore Islamabad Motorway. It is 367 k.m long.
• It is of international standard. It has 3 lanes on either side. Very important industrial cities are situated on this road.
• This express way has developed trade. Another Motorway from Islamabad to Peshawar is under construction.

Q.15: Name three airlines working in Pakistan now-a-days.
Ans: AIR LINES WORKING IN PAKISTAN:

1. P.I.A Pakistan International Airline.
2. Aero Asia.
3. Shaheen Airline.

Q.16: State in four sentences the importance of trade and commerce for a country.
Ans: IMPORTANCE OF TRADE AND COMMERCE FOR A COUNTRY:

• Sale and purchase of commodities on large scale is called trade. Sale and purchase within the country is called national trade.
• Trade with other countries, in which foreign exchange is involved, is called international trade and all activities related to the trade are called commerce.
• Agriculture and Industrial development flourished with the help of trade and commerce.
• Trade and commerce have great importance for any country because without trade and commerce no country can get progress and prosperity.

Q.17: State three uses of E-commerce.
Ans: USES OF E-COMMERCE:
Following are the three uses of E-Commerce.

1. Helps in Maintaining Updated Record: E-Commerce means Electronic Commerce. It is helpful in maintaining updated record of trade and commerce.
2. Facilitates, Imports and Exports: E-Commerce also facilitates imports and exports of the country. Quick contacts are made specially for the exports to earn foreign exchange.
3. Helps for Close Link with Important Stock Exchange: E-Commerce helps for a close link with important Stock Exchange of New York, London, Hong Kong and Singapore for the development of trade and commerce.

Q.18: Name three important cities situated on National Highway.
Ans: IMPORTANT CITIES SITUATED ON NATIONAL HIGHWAY:
Following are the important cities situated on National High Way.

1. Karachi.
2. Lahore.
3. Peshawar.

Q.19: Name six imports of Pakistan.
Ans: IMPORTS OF PAKISTAN:
Six imports of Pakistan are as under.

1. Chemical.
2. Iron ore.
3. Edible oil.
4. Petroleum.
5. Tea.
6. Medicines.

Q.20: Name six exports of Pakistan.
Ans: EXPORTS OF PAKISTAN:
Six items of export of Pakistan are as under.

1. Cotton, (cotton goods).
2. Sugar.
3. Rice.
4. Carpets.
5. Fish.
6. Fruits.

Q.21) Name six trade partners of Pakistan.
Ans: TRADE PARTNERS OF PAKISTAN:
Six trade partners of Pakistan are as under.

1. U.S.A
2. Japan
3. Gulf Countries
4. China
5. U.K.
6. Hong Kong

Q.22: Name three centers of cotton textile industry.
Ans: COTTON TEXTILE CENTERS OF PAKISTAN:
Following are the main cotton centers.

1. Karachi.
2. Faisalabad.
3. Lahore.
4. Multan.

Q.23: Name three cities, where sugar mills have been setup.
Ans: SUGAR MANUFACTURE CENTERS:
Following are the main centers where sugar mills are working.

1. Rahwali.
2. Mandi Bahanddin.
3. Thatta.
4. Mardan

Q.24) Name three centers where cement plants have been established.
Ans: CEMENT MANUFACTURING CENTERS:
Following are the three cement manufacturing centers.

1. Dandot (Wah).
2. Karachi.
3. Thatta.

Q.25: Name three centers where vegetable ghee industries have been setup.
Ans: VEGETABLE GHEE MANUFACTURING CENTERS:
Following are the main cities where vegetable ghee plants have been setup.

1. Karachi.
2. Rahim Yar Khan.
3. Faisalabad.
4. Lahore.

Q.26: Name three cities where chemical fertilizers plants have been setup.
Ans: CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS PLANTS OF PAKISTAN:
Following are the main chemical fertilizer manufacturing centers.

1. Multan.
2. Daud Khel.
3. Hari pur.