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Class: OII A/B/C/D Practice paper for Examination 2019-2020 Geography

Time duration: I hr 30 min Marks: 75

(a) Study Fig. 1.1 ,a population pyramid for Pakistan in 2014.

(i) Complete the graph

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(ii) Using Fig.1.1 describe the population structure of Pakistan.

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(ii) Give two benefits and two problems to a family of having a small number of children.

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(b) Study Fig 1.2, a map showing the rail network in Pakistan.

(i) Using Fig. 2.1, describe the regional variations of the rail network in Pakistan.
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(ii)Suggest reasons why the government is improving the railways in Pakistan.
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(c) Study fig 1.3, which shows the Map of Pakistan

(ii) Name the Mountain range B....................................................................... [1]

(iii) Number of degrees of latitude Y-Y....................................................................... [1]
(iv) Compare the natural topographical and drainage features of the Upper Indus Plain with those of Lower Indus
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Upper Indus Plain Lower Indus Plain.

(d)Stage 4 of the Demographic Transition Model shows low birth and death rates with steady population
growth for Pakistan between 2014 and 2040.

To what extent will low birth and death rates have a positive impact on the future development of Pakistan? Give
reasons to support your judgments and refer to examples you have studied. You should consider different points
of view in your answer.
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2. (a) Study fig 2.1 which gives information about the number of internet users and telephone lines in
Pakistan.

(i) How many more people were using the internet in 2012 than in 2007?
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(ii) Suggest one reason for the change in the number of telephone lines over the same period.
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(iii) What problems might there be in extending Information Technology (IT) throughout Pakistan ?
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(b) Study fig 2.2, a map showing population distribution in Pakistan.

(i) Name a province that is sparsely populated.

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(ii) Using Fig. 2.2, describe the population distribution of Pakistan.

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(c) Study Fig. 2.3, an outline map of Pakistan.

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(i) On the map name the following landforms in the boxes provided:
(a) Balochistan Plateau; (b) Himalayan Ranges; (c) Karakoram Range; (d)Salt Range. [4]

(ii) Define the term ‘topography’

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(iv) State two reasons why deforestation has occurred in the Northern Mountains.
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(ii)Explain the impacts of deforestation in the Northern Mountains on the natural environment.
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(d) Evaluate the measures taken to improve the living conditions in shanty developments in urban areas of
Pakistan. Give reasons to support your judgment and refer to examples you have studied. You should consider
different points of view in your answer.
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3. (a) Study Fig. 3.1 which is a graph showing the production of raw cotton in Pakistan over the period
1982–2014.
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(i) Describe the main changes in the production of raw cotton between 1982 and 2014.
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(ii) Describe different ways in which governments can support farmers.

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(b) Study fig 3.2, which is a map showing different forest types in Pakistan.

(i) In the key, name the types of forest shown on the map. [2]

(ii) For one of the forest types you have named in (i):
• Describe the features of the forest.
• Explain the uses or purpose of the trees that grow there.

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(c) Pakistan imports some fertilisers. It also relies on other imports. Study Fig. 3.3. Main types of non-food
goods imported into Pakistan in 2009

(i) Complete Fig. 3.3, the pie chart, using the figures below and the key provided: [2]

Machinery 65%
Transport equipment 25%

(ii) Several reservoirs are suffering from silting. What is silting and how is it caused?

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(iii) Describe the natural factors that have favoured the construction of dams and reservoirs. . .
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(d) Read the following two views:

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Pakistan should plant more More land should be used to grow
cash crops on its land to crops to feed the growing
generate export earnings. population of Pakistan.

Which view do you agree with more? Give reasons to support your answer and refer to places or examples you
have studied.
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4 a) Study Fig. 4.1, which shows the contribution to Gross National Product (GNP) of fishing industry in
Pakistan.
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(i) What was the contribution of GNP of the fishing industry in 2006?

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ii) Explain why more people are employed in inland fisheries than marine fishing.
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(iii) Describe the characteristics of a fish farm.

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(b) (i) Complete the passage below about monsoon rainfall in Pakistan. Choose the correct words from the
list and place them in the spaces provided.

Monsoon .................. blow towards the heart of the ...................... in ...................... . They blow towards the sea
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(i) What is meant by the term ‘monsoon’?

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(iii) Describe the causes of the south west monsoon.

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(iii) Give reasons why Lahore has more rainfall in July than in December.

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(C) Study Fig. 4.2, which shows the percentage share of natural gas used by selected sectors in Pakistan.
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(i) Complete Fig. 4.2 by drawing the bar for domestic use using the information below. [1]

Gas Use Percentage

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(ii) Name two other sectors that use natural gas which are not shown on Fig. 4.2.
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d) Read the following Article.

Evaluate whether it is possible to prevent agricultural land being damaged by water logging and salinity .Give
reasons to support your judgment and refer to examples you have studied. You should consider different points of
view in your answer.
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5.(a) Study Fig. 5.1 which is table giving information

about agriculture in Pakistan over the period
1950–2010.
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(i) Describe the relationship between agricultural labour force and cropped area.
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(ii) Suggest reasons for the change over the period 1950–2010 for either labour force or cropped area, as shown
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(b) Study Fig. 5.2 which is a bar graph giving information about infrastructure spending in Pakistan for
2014–15.

(i) What is meant by the term ‘infrastructure’?

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(ii) Using information from Fig. 3.3 only, describe problems for infrastructure spending in 2014–15.

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(iii) Spending on infrastructure projects is lower in some years than others. Suggest reasons why this might be.

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(iv) Why is employment in urban areas considered to be more attractive than employment in rural areas?
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(c) (i) Complete the passage about generating electricity using natural gas. Choose the correct words from
the list and place them in the spaces provided.

To produce electricity in a .................................... power station, .................................... such as coal, oil or gas are

burned to make .................................... that moves the .................................... to generate electricity. Transformers

control the voltage and transfer electricity to pylons through .................................... lines.

biofuels conductor fossil fuels heat hydel light

nuclear power steam thermal transmission turbines
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(d) Read the following two views about the possibilities for tourism in Sindh province:

Which view do you agree with more? Give reasons to support your answer and refer to places or examples you
have studied.
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