Demo Class

Lesson Objectives

1. The overall importance of the component in the final grade for the subject, Pakistan Studies.
2. The content matter of the syllabus
3. The paper pattern

1.1 Overall Importance

• The component is 50 percent of the overall grade.
• The raw marks are 75.
• Each mistake of 1 mark on the paper will take away 0.67 of the final grade
• It is easier to score around 95 plus in this component, which can compensate for any issues that may have occurred in the other component.

1.2 Content Matter of The Syllabus

The subject is divided into distinct content matter, that is required for excelling the examination:

• Location of Pakistan
  • Location features
  • The Neighbors
  • The Importance of the Location
• The Natural Topography Including Drainage
  • Mountain Ranges
  • Rivers
  • Deserts

• Climate
  • Different forms of rainfall
  • Different types of climate zones
• Water
  • Pakistan’s dams
  • Water supply issues
• Forests
• Mineral Resources
• Fish
• Power Sources
  • Renewable
  • Non-Renewable
• Agriculture
  • Crops
  • Livestock
  • Factors Affecting Agricultural Production
• Industrial Development
  • Types of Industries
• Trade
  • Exports and Imports
  • Trading Partners
• Transport And Telecommunication
  • Internal Transport
  • International Transport
  • Telecommunication
• Population and Employment
  • Structure and Growth
  • Movements of Population
  • Distribution and Density of Population
  • Employment

1.2 Paper Pattern

• 5 Questions – Have to do 3 per choice
  • 25 marks per question
  • Each question has 4 sub-parts
    • Each sub-part can have further sub-parts
• 2 main types of questions
  • Knowledge based questions
    • Quick knowledge check
      • 1 or 2 marks
      • For example, write the name of two inland ports of Pakistan
    • Explanation
      • 4-5 marks
      • For example, what are the characteristics of a mangrove forest
    • Argument
      • 6 marks
      • For example, discuss whether rice is the better crop in Pakistan or wheat
  • Interpretation Questions
    • Chill questions – don’t require any prior knowledge
    • Based on on-spot understanding
      • For example, from the graph shown above, what is the total number of people in Pakistan
      • For example, what trends are shown in the graph
    • Such questions are easy mark gaining questions
• Selective study possible
  • Need to prepare around 8-9 topics in full.
  • Even if preparation is a little low, common sense is a life-saver for this component
• Remember, this is not an essay paper
  • Write to the point, no extra
  • Write in paragraph form
    • Point form is risky
  • Do NOT take an extra sheet – no need
• 1.5 hours
  • Each question is of 30 marks
  • Roughly 25 marks per question