Wednesday 18 January 2023

Chapter No.6 - Industrial Development in Pakistan - Text Book Exercise - Pakistan Studies For Class X

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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN PAKISTAN

Descriptive Question Answers


Q.1: What is meant by industry?
Ans: INDUSTRY:
Industry is the work and process involved in the making of things in factories is called industry. In a wide sense, industry means preparation of commodities from raw materials which have some utility to human beings.

Q.2: Define National Development?
Ans: NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
National Development is a process and advancement in economic and social sectors. The resources have been discovered and exploited to the maximum utility of the masses. The people have a standard living which guarantees economic and social protection in other words it can be said that national development reflects strength of human and natural resources which makes the life rich and easy. Industry is one of the factors necessary for national development.

Q.3: What is the importance of industry for National Development?
Ans: IMPORTANCE OF INDUSTRY FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Industry is an essential component for the development of a country with the discovery of agricultural and natural resources. Industry is important due to the following reasons:
  • It is the source of economic development of a country those countries are considered developed which are developed in industry.
  • Commodities are manufactured on large scale to fulfill local and national need and also are exported to other countries to meet their needs. Value able foreign exchange is also earned.
  • Value of raw material is raised by manufacturing them into finished goods. Cotton as a raw material has less value a compared to cotton yarn or cotton cloth.
  • People get employment according to their skill or expertise and earn money.
  • Industry has added to the comfort and human beings. Radio T.V. Air condition, refrigerator and many other goods have added to the comfort of the people.
  • Industry makes the country economically strong. Economy helps in Political and strategic stability.
  • Country becomes self-reliant and prosperous standard of living is improved.

Q.4: Write a note on Cotton and Sugar Industries in Pakistan?
Ans: COTTON INDUSTRIES:
This is an important industry among the cottage and small industries. This industry includes handlooms whose network is spread in Punjab and Sindh. The number of these handlooms is in thousand. These provide a big source of local employment. These cotton handlooms produce a variety of beautiful blankets (Cotton shawls), bed sheets cotton rugs etc. In Punjab center of cotton handlooms are at Faisalabad, Multan, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sargodha, and Sialkot. Hyderabad and Sukkur are the centers of cotton handlooms in Sindh.

SUGAR INDUSTRIES:
It is one of the biggest industries in the country Pakistan started with two sugar factories at Rahwali near Gujranwala Punjab and TakhtBai Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa in 1947. Sugar is made out of sugar cane, which is cultivated in large quantity in the three provinces, namely, Punjab Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa Therefore, government decided to set up sugar factories in the areas where sugarcane is cultivated. There are 78 sugar mills in country (40 in Punjab, 32 in Sindh, 6 in Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa) with capacity to produce 5 million tons of refined sugar annually. Pakistan is not self-sufficient in the production of sugar but also earns valuable foreign exchange through export of sugar. Pakistan sugar is of best quality.

Q.5: How do means of communication help?
Ans: Means of communication are very important for the development of the country. They help in economic development. The material is carried to factories and manufactured goods are taken to the market. They reduce unemployment as people can seek employment at distant places and also travel frequently in brief means of communication help to. Pakistan has all the three means of communication, namely land (roads) sea and air let us take an account of our means of communication.
  • Develop both agriculture and industry of the country.
  • Promote national and international trade.
  • Promote unity and national solidarity as people travel to different parts of the country.
  • Strengthen defense of the country through quick mobilization of armed force.
  • Promote knowledge and art and make their benefits available to other parts of the country.

Q.6: Which important cities are situated on the National Highway from Karachi to Peshawar?
Ans: Following cities are situated on the national highway from Karachi to Peshawar:
  • Karachi
  • Hyderabad
  • Nawabshah
  • Sukkur
  • Bahawalpur
  • Multan
  • Lahore
  • Rawalpindi
  • Peshawar

Q.7: What are the uses of E-Commerce?
Ans: USES OF E-COMMERCE:
E-Commerce stands for electronic commerce. It is carried out by computer and internet. Its uses are given below:
  • The uses of include fast dollars and maintenance of an updated business record.
  • It makes imports and export very easy.
  • Payment has been made through internet.
  • E-Commerce had made trade and business quicker and easier.
  • It helps in maintaining an updated correct record of trade and business.

Q.8: What steps can be taken for increasing the industrial development in Pakistan?
Ans: Following steps will be increasing the industrial development.
  • Law and order situation in the country should be improved enabling the investors to invest money without fear of loss of life or assets.
  • Rules and Regulations for trade should be made easier and simplified.
  • Smuggling should be eliminated.
  • Quality control of products should be guaranteed.
  • A sense of dignity of labor should be created while training the staff in order to create sense of devotion to work and doing hard work for more production.
  • Industrial policies should be well-defined and stable.
  • Government should provide incentives to the industrialists.
  • The working conditions of the workers are improved and their wages be increased.

FILL IN THE BLANKS:

1) Industry is the source of economical development.
2) Pakistan is self-sufficient in the production of sugar.
3) Sialkot is famous for sport goods.
4) Negative attitude of trade union is also a problem for our industry.
5) Three means of communication in Pakistan are roads, Seaways and airways.
6) Carpet making is cottage industry of Pakistan.
7) Cotton and rice are the important exports of Pakistan.

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