Q1 (a) (i) Study Fig given below, which is a map of the southern coastline of Pakistan.

Name two fishing ports on this coastline. (2 marks)

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(ii) State two uses of fish. (2 marks)
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2 ..................................................................
(iii) Complete the passage about types of marine fishing in Pakistan. Choose the correct
words from the list and place them in the spaces provided.

Fish that is caught and sold for profit is known as ......................................

fishing. Many families depend on this type of fishing for their main source
of ....................................... Fish that is caught by the family for their own
consumption is known as ...................................... fishing. Many people
who live near the coast rely on fish as the main component of their

Catch -- commercial -- diet -- large -- income

Small -- subsistence – traditional (2 marks)

(iv) Describe three fishing methods used in marine waters. (3 marks)

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(b) (i) What is a fish farm? (1 marks)
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(ii) Describe the characteristics of a fish farm. (2 marks)
(iii) Classify the following fish into the correct category in the table below. (3 marks)

Marine fish Inland or freshwater fish

Choose from:
Drum – rahu - croaker- catfish – skate – palla – trout – ray - thalla - grass carp – shark -
manaseer
(c) Explain two problems caused by the fishing industry on the natural environment. (4 marks)

(d) Fishing is an important and growing economic activity in Pakistan. Read the following two
views about ways to develop the fishing industry in Pakistan sustainably:
A B

Developing inland fish farming has Developing marine fishing has

greater benefits for the people greater benefits for the people
and economy and is more and economy and is more
sustainable. sustainable.

Which view do you agree with more? Give reasons to support your answer and refer to
examples you have studied. You should consider View A and View B in your answer. (6 marks)
Q2 (a) Study Fig given below, an outline map of Pakistan.

(i) On the map name the following landforms in the boxes provided:
Balochistan Plateau; Himalayan Ranges; Karakoram Range; Salt Range. (4marks)
(ii) Study Fig given below. Identify the mountain feature labelled A in the photograph.

A ..................................................................... (1 mark)
(b) (i) Define the term ‘topography’. (1 mark)
(ii) Describe the natural topography of the northern regions. (3 marks)
(c) (i) State two reasons why deforestation has occurred in the Northern Mountains. (2 marks)
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(ii) Explain two impacts of deforestation in the Northern Mountains on the natural
environment. You should develop your answer. (4 marks)
(iii) Describe the importance of the Northern Mountains to Pakistan. (5 marks)
Q3 a.(i) Label on Fig. above the province-level areas in the correct locations using the letters
from
the list below.
Letter province-level area
A Balochistan
B FATA
C Northern Areas/Gilgit-
Baltistan
D Kyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)
E Punjab
F Sindh
(3 marks)
(ii) Name the cities Y and Z. (2 marks)

Y ..........................................

Z ...........................................
(b) (i) Describe the characteristics of a floodplain. (3 marks)

(ii) State two ways that land on a floodplain is used. (2 marks)

Q4 (a) Study the given photograph, which shows the part of a fish farm.

(i) Describe the layout and features of the fish farm. (3 marks)
(ii) How has the physical topography of the area made it easy to construct the ponds? (2)
(iii) Where has the material come from that has been used to make the banks of the ponds?
(2 marks)

(b) Why is fish farming of growing importance in Pakistan? Credit will be given if you name the
species of freshwater fish reared on fish farms. ( 4 marks)

(c) Differentiate between Subsistence Fishing and Commercial Fishing. (4 marks)

(d) Explain developing fisheries as an important economic activity in Gwadar. ( 5 marks)

Q5. (a) With reference to relief and drainage, explain how the Potwar Plateau is different from
the Balochistan Plateau. (5 marks)
(b) ‘If Balochistan is developed, it can feed the whole of Pakistan’. Give five reasons in favour
or against this statement. (3 marks)
(c) Explain the economic wealth of Balochistan. (3 marks)
Q6. (a) Explain how the desert topographical features influence the lifestyle of the people. (2
marks)
(b) Describe the formation of Sand Dunes. (3 marks)
(c) Describe the topographical features of Thar Desert. (4 marks)
Q7. (a) Describe the natural drainage of the Indus Delta. (4 marks)
(b) Explain the cross-section of a Doab and why the doab areas of Pakistan contribute to high
density of population? ( 4 marks)
(c) Explain the differences between Upper Indus Plain and Lower Indus Plain. ( 5 marks)
Q8. (a) With reference to topographical importance, explain how the economic activities and
lifestyle in the Western Mountains differ from the economic activities and lifestyle in the
Northern Mountains. (5 marks)
(b) Complete the following table of Passes of the Western Mountains. (3 marks)

Khyber Kurram Tochi Gomal Bolan

(c) A B

The farming potential of the The government should

Balochistan Plataeu should be invest more money to
fully utilised to provide food provide infrastructure
for the population. facilities to Balochistan.

Which statement do you agree with more? Give reasons for your answer and refer to
places or examples you have studied. ( 6 marks)

Q9 (a) Discuss the importance of China as an emerging economic power in the international
market. ( 3 marks)
(b) Define the following geographical terms: (8 marks 1 mark for each definition)
(i) Oxbow lakes (ii) Alluvial Terraces (iii) Meander and cover floodplains (iv) Cuesta
(v) Glaciers (vi) Scree (vii) Landslides (viii) Avalanches.
(c) A B
More fish farms should The Indus Plain should
be made by using canal be used for crop
water in the Indus Plain. cultivation to generate
income for the country.

Which statement do you agree with more? Give reasons for your answer and refer to places or
examples you have studied. (6 marks)