Forests:

Q1. Read the given two statements:

A: The government should focus on the new afforestation programmes in the barani areas of Pakistan to
get more supply of timber and improve climatic conditions.

B: The government should focus on protecting natural forests in the northern areas as small scale and
cottage industry and tourism is mainly dependent on such forests.

Which of the two statements do you agree with more? Give reasons to support your answer and use
proper evaluation. [6]

Agriculture:

Q2. Read the given two statements:

A: Pakistan government should emphasize on the production of more food crops as the need of
population is always growing.

B: The government should focus on growing more cash crops to have more exports and foreign
exchange.

Which of the two statements do you agree with more? Give reasons to support your answer and use
proper evaluation. [6]

Livestock:

Q3. Read the given two statements:

A: Livestock farming is needed to be improved to as an independent sector to be able to meet the food
and other multiple products related to the industry.

B: The government should focus on livestock as they are connected to industry and agriculture.

Which of the two statements do you agree with more? Give reasons to support your answer and use
proper evaluation. [6]

Q4. To what extent, development in agriculture can lead to more economic growth in Pakistan? [6]

Mineral Development:

Q5. To what extent, selective mining can lead to better mineral production with more economic benefits
for Pakistan? [6]