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Ms.Saajjdalodhi Notes
Class 9th FBISE
Chapter8
Chapter 8 – Development of Pakistan
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Encircle the correct option for each question
1. The first Five-Year Plan of Pakistan was launched in:
A) 1948
B) 1950
C) 1955 ✅
D) 1960
2. The main objective of the First Five-Year Plan was:
A) Industrialization
B) Agricultural development ✅
C) Education reforms
D) Defence spending
3. The Second Five-Year Plan covered the period:
A) 1950–1955
B) 1955–1960
C) 1960–1965 ✅
D) 1965–1970
4. The Second Five-Year Plan emphasized:
A) Agriculture
B) Industrial development ✅
C) Defence
D) Education
5. The planning board of Pakistan was established in:
A) 1953 ✅
B) 1950
C) 1956
D) 1949
6. The Planning Commission was set up in:
A) 1950
B) 1958 ✅
C) 1962
D) 1965
7. The First Five-Year Plan failed due to:
A) Overpopulation
B) Political instability and poor management ✅
C) High inflation
D) Lack of foreign aid
________________________________________
8. Which Five-Year Plan is considered the most successful in Pakistan’s history?
A) First
B) Second ✅
C) Third
D) Fifth
9. The Third Five-Year Plan could not achieve its targets because of:
A) Drought
B) Floods
C) 1965 War with India ✅
D) Lack of foreign loans
10. The Fourth Five-Year Plan was launched in:
A) 1970 ✅
B) 1971
C) 1975
D) 1980
11. The nationalization policy was introduced by:
A) Liaquat Ali Khan
B) Ayub Khan
C) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto ✅
D) Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
12. Which sector was nationalized first under Bhutto’s government?
A) Banks and industries ✅
B) Agriculture
C) Transport
D) Education
________________________________________
13. The Sixth Five-Year Plan (1983–88) focused on:
A) Defence
B) Agriculture
C) Human resource and infrastructure development ✅
D) Nationalization
14. The privatization policy was started during:
A) Ayub Khan
B) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
C) Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq ✅
D) Pervez Musharraf
15. Pakistan’s Vision 2025 was launched in:
A) 2008
B) 2010
C) 2014 ✅
D) 2018
16. The main goal of Vision 2025 is:
A) Defence self-reliance
B) Sustainable economic growth ✅
C) Industrial privatization
D) Tourism promotion
17. The major source of Pakistan’s foreign exchange is:
A) Imports
B) Exports and remittances ✅
C) Loans
D) Tourism
18. The largest sector of Pakistan’s economy is:
A) Industry
B) Services
C) Agriculture ✅
D) Mining
19. Pakistan became a member of the World Bank and IMF in:
A) 1950 ✅
B) 1955
C) 1960
D) 1970
20. The first industrial policy of Pakistan was announced in:
A) 1948
B) 1956 ✅
C) 1960
D) 1962
21. The Tarbela Dam was completed in:
A) 1976 ✅
B) 1980
C) 1967
D) 1988
22. The Mangla Dam was constructed on:
A) River Indus
B) River Ravi
C) River Jhelum ✅
D) River Chenab
23. The main objective of constructing dams is to:
A) Improve transport
B) Store water and generate electricity ✅
C) Grow forests
D) Prevent floods
24. The 1965 war caused the failure of:
A) First plan
B) Second plan
C) Third plan ✅
D) Fourth plan
25. Which plan period witnessed the introduction of Green

1. Ms.Saajjdalodhi Notes
Class 9
th
FBISE
Chapter8
Chapter 8 – Development of
Pakistan
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Encircle the correct option for each question
1. The first Five-Year Plan of Pakistan was launched in:
A) 1948
B) 1950
C) 1955 ✅
D) 1960
2. The main objective of the First Five-Year Plan was:
A) Industrialization

2. B) Agricultural development ✅
C) Education reforms
D) Defence spending
3. The Second Five-Year Plan covered the period:
A) 1950–1955
B) 1955–1960
C) 1960–1965 ✅
D) 1965–1970
4. The Second Five-Year Plan emphasized:
A) Agriculture
B) Industrial development ✅
C) Defence
D) Education
5. The planning board of Pakistan was established in:
A) 1953 ✅
B) 1950
C) 1956
D) 1949
6. The Planning Commission was set up in:
A) 1950
B) 1958 ✅
C) 1962
D) 1965
7. The First Five-Year Plan failed due to:
A) Overpopulation
B) Political instability and poor management ✅
C) High inflation
D) Lack of foreign aid

3. 8. Which Five-Year Plan is considered the most successful in
Pakistan’s history?
A) First
B) Second ✅
C) Third
D) Fifth
9. The Third Five-Year Plan could not achieve its targets
because of:
A) Drought
B) Floods
C) 1965 War with India ✅
D) Lack of foreign loans
10. The Fourth Five-Year Plan was launched in:
A) 1970 ✅
B) 1971
C) 1975
D) 1980
11. The nationalization policy was introduced by:
A) Liaquat Ali Khan
B) Ayub Khan
C) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto ✅
D) Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
12. Which sector was nationalized first under Bhutto’s
government?
A) Banks and industries ✅
B) Agriculture
C) Transport
D) Education

4. 13. The Sixth Five-Year Plan (1983–88) focused on:
A) Defence
B) Agriculture
C) Human resource and infrastructure development ✅
D) Nationalization
14. The privatization policy was started during:
A) Ayub Khan
B) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
C) Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq ✅
D) Pervez Musharraf
15. Pakistan’s Vision 2025 was launched in:
A) 2008
B) 2010
C) 2014 ✅
D) 2018
16. The main goal of Vision 2025 is:
A) Defence self-reliance
B) Sustainable economic growth ✅
C) Industrial privatization
D) Tourism promotion
17. The major source of Pakistan’s foreign exchange is:
A) Imports
B) Exports and remittances ✅
C) Loans
D) Tourism
18. The largest sector of Pakistan’s economy is:
A) Industry
B) Services

5. C) Agriculture ✅
D) Mining
19. Pakistan became a member of the World Bank and IMF in:
A) 1950 ✅
B) 1955
C) 1960
D) 1970
20. The first industrial policy of Pakistan was announced in:
A) 1948
B) 1956 ✅
C) 1960
D) 1962
21. The Tarbela Dam was completed in:
A) 1976 ✅
B) 1980
C) 1967
D) 1988
22. The Mangla Dam was constructed on:
A) River Indus
B) River Ravi
C) River Jhelum ✅
D) River Chenab
23. The main objective of constructing dams is to:
A) Improve transport
B) Store water and generate electricity ✅
C) Grow forests
D) Prevent floods
24. The 1965 war caused the failure of:
A) First plan

6. B) Second plan
C) Third plan ✅
D) Fourth plan
25. Which plan period witnessed the introduction of Green
Revolution technology?
A) First
B) Third ✅
C) Fourth
D) Fifth
26. The Green Revolution introduced:
A) Labour reforms
B) High-yield seeds and fertilizers ✅
C) Banking system
D) New roads
27. The Fifth Five-Year Plan covered:
A) 1970–75
B) 1978–83 ✅
C) 1983–88
D) 1988–93
28. The Seventh Five-Year Plan started in:
A) 1983
B) 1988 ✅
C) 1990
D) 1995
29. The Eighth Five-Year Plan (1993–98) focused on:
A) Industrialization
B) Poverty reduction and human development ✅
C) Agriculture
D) Education only

7. 30. Pakistan started using Annual Development Plans (ADPs)
after:
A) 1960
B) 1998 ✅
C) 1980
D) 2005
31. The headquarters of Pakistan Planning Commission is
located in:
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Islamabad ✅
D) Peshawar
32. The National Economic Council (NEC) was established
under the constitution of:
A) 1956
B) 1973 ✅
C) 1962
D) 1985
33. The Fourth Plan emphasized:
A) Equitable distribution of wealth ✅
B) Heavy industry
C) Defence
D) Banking
34. The term GDP stands for:
A) General Domestic Policy
B) Gross Domestic Product ✅
C) Growth Development Plan
D) General Development Program

8. 35. The main energy source in Pakistan is:
A) Solar
B) Natural gas ✅
C) Coal
D) Wind
36. The major export items of Pakistan include:
A) Textiles and rice ✅
B) Cars
C) Petroleum
D) Electronics
37. The largest share of Pakistan’s labour force works in:
A) Services
B) Agriculture ✅
C) Industry
D) IT sector
38. The backbone of Pakistan’s economy is:
A) Industry
B) Agriculture ✅
C) Transport
D) Communication
39. The term “self-reliance” means:
A) Dependence on aid
B) Using one’s own resources ✅
C) Borrowing from others
D) Reducing exports
40. The total number of Five-Year Plans launched before Vision
2025 was:
A) 5
B) 6

9. C) 7
D) 8 ✅
41. The CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) aims to
improve:
A) Trade and infrastructure ✅
B) Defence
C) Education
D) Sports
42. CPEC stands for:
A) China–Pakistan Economic Collaboration
B) China–Pakistan Economic Corridor ✅
C) China–Pakistan Export Council
D) Central Pakistan Economic Council
43. The 1962 Constitution was introduced by:
A) Ayub Khan ✅
B) Zia-ul-Haq
C) Liaquat Ali Khan
D) Bhutto
44. The first industrial estate was established in:
A) Lahore
B) Karachi ✅
C) Multan
D) Rawalpindi
45. The Pakistan Steel Mills is located in:
A) Lahore
B) Karachi ✅
C) Islamabad
D) Faisalabad

10. 46. The basic unit of planning is:
A) Ministry
B) District ✅
C) Province
D) Department
47. The literacy rate of Pakistan is around:
A) 90%
B) 70%
C) 60% ✅
D) 40%
48. The ICT sector of Pakistan mainly deals with:
A) Agriculture
B) Information and communication technology ✅
C) Banking
D) Transport
49. Pakistan Vision 2025 aims to make Pakistan one of the:
A) Top 25 economies ✅
B) Top 50 countries
C) Top 10 exporters
D) Top 5 democracies
50. The main obstacle in Pakistan’s economic growth is:
A) Corruption and poor governance ✅
B) Low population
C) Overproduction
D) High exports
Chapter 8 – Development of Pakistan (Short
Questions & Answers)

11. Q1. What is meant by economic development?
Ans. Economic development means a continuous
improvement in the living standards of people by
increasing income, employment, production, and use
of modern technology. It includes progress in
education, health, and industry.
Q2. What were the main objectives of Pakistan’s
development plans?
Ans. The main objectives were to improve agriculture
and industry, reduce poverty and unemployment,
promote education, and achieve self-reliance by using
national resources effectively.
Q3. What is a Five-Year Plan?
Ans. A Five-Year Plan is a long-term government
program that outlines national goals for economic
and social development to be achieved within five
years through planned strategies and resource
allocation.

12. Q4. When was the First Five-Year Plan launched, and
what was its focus?
Ans. The First Five-Year Plan was launched in 1955 ,
focusing mainly on agriculture and irrigation
development to increase food production and rural
welfare.
Q5. Why did the First Five-Year Plan fail?
Ans. It failed due to political instability,
administrative weakness, shortage of funds, and poor
management after the separation of East and West
Pakistan.
Q6. What was the main feature of the Second Five-
Year Plan (1960–65)?
Ans. The Second Plan emphasized industrial
development and achieved rapid economic growth
under Ayub Khan’s government, with major industries
and infrastructure projects started.

13. Q7. What was the effect of the 1965 war on Pakistan’s
economy?
Ans. The 1965 war with India disrupted trade,
increased defence spending, and caused the failure of
the Third Five-Year Plan (1965–70) by diverting
resources from development to defence.
Q8. What was the purpose of the Planning
Commission?
Ans. The Planning Commission was set up in 1958 to
prepare, evaluate, and implement national
development plans, ensuring balanced progress in all
sectors of the economy.
Q9. What were the main features of the Third Five-
Year Plan?
Ans. It focused on agriculture, education, and
industry , introducing Green Revolution technology
like improved seeds and fertilizers to increase crop
yield.

14. Q10. What was the Green Revolution?
Ans. The Green Revolution was an agricultural
reform movement during the 1960s that introduced
modern farming methods, fertilizers, and machinery
to increase food production in Pakistan.
Q11. What were the main aims of the Fourth Five-
Year Plan (1970–75)?
Ans. The plan aimed at reducing income inequality
and improving living standards , but it was disrupted
by the political crisis and the separation of East
Pakistan in 1971.
Q12. What is meant by nationalization?
Ans. Nationalization means the transfer of private
industries and institutions to government ownership
and control. It was introduced by Prime Minister
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in 1972.
Q13. Why did the nationalization policy fail?
Ans. It failed because government management was

15. inefficient, productivity declined, and corruption
increased, discouraging private investment.
Q14. What was the focus of the Fifth Five-Year Plan
(1978–83)?
Ans. It focused on agriculture, rural development,
and energy production , emphasizing the improvement
of small industries and self-reliance.
Q15. When was the privatization policy introduced?
Ans. Privatization began during General Zia-ul-
Haq’s government in the 1980s and continued in the
1990s to return industries to private ownership and
increase efficiency.
Q16. What were the main features of the Sixth Five-
Year Plan (1983–88)?
Ans. The plan emphasized human resource
development , education, and health, along with
infrastructure and energy projects for balanced
growth.

16. Q17. What was the purpose of the Seventh Five-Year
Plan (1988–93)?
Ans. Its main purpose was to reduce poverty, create
employment, and modernize industry while continuing
privatization and improving exports.
Q18. What were the objectives of the Eighth Five-
Year Plan (1993–98)?
Ans. It focused on human development, poverty
reduction, and environmental protection along with
strengthening the economy and social welfare
programs.
Q19. What are Annual Development Plans (ADPs)?
Ans. ADPs are yearly programs that allocate budgets
for ongoing and new development projects based on
the goals of the Five-Year Plans.
Q20. What is the role of the National Economic
Council(NEC)?
Ans. The NEC, established under the 1973

17. Constitution , reviews and approves national
development policies and ensures coordination
among federal and provincial governments.
Q21. What is Vision 2025?
Ans. Vision 2025 is a long-term national plan
launched in 2014 to make Pakistan one of the top 25
economies by focusing on sustainable growth, energy,
and human development.
Q22. What is meant by self-reliance?
Ans. Self-reliance means using one’s own resources
for national progress instead of depending on foreign
aid, ensuring economic independence and stability.
Q23. What is the importance of agriculture in
Pakistan’seconomy?
Ans. Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s
economy, providing food, employment, and raw
materials for industries, and contributing significantly
to exports.

18. Q24. What are the main crops of Pakistan?
Ans. The main crops include wheat, rice, cotton,
sugarcane, and maize , which are vital for food
security and industrial use.
Q25. How does industry help in national
development?
Ans. Industry promotes economic growth, job
creation, and exports, reducing dependence on
imports and helping in modernization and urban
development.
Q26. What are Pakistan’s main industries?
Ans. Major industries include textiles, cement,
fertilizer, sugar, and steel, which contribute to exports
and national income.
Q27. What is the role of energy in development?
Ans. Energy is essential for running industries,
transport, and homes. Without energy, economic and
social development cannot take place effectively.

19. Q28. What are Pakistan’s main sources of energy?
Ans. The main sources are hydroelectric power,
natural gas, coal, and oil, while renewable sources
like solar and wind are also being developed.
Q29. What is CPEC?
Ans. CPEC stands for China–Pakistan Economic
Corridor, a mega project that connects Gwadar Port
to China through roads, railways, and energy
projects to boost trade and development.
Q30. What are the benefits of CPEC for Pakistan?
Ans. CPEC will improve transport, trade, energy
supply, and job creation, helping Pakistan achieve
rapid economic growth and regional connectivity.
Q31. Why is industrialization important for Pakistan?
Ans. Industrialization reduces dependence on
agriculture, increases exports, creates jobs, and
strengthens the economy through technological
progress.

20. Q32. What is meant by GDP?
Ans. GDP stands for Gross Domestic Product, which
measures the total value of goods and services
produced within a country during one year.
Q33. What are Pakistan’s major exports?
Ans. Pakistan mainly exports textiles, rice, leather
goods, sports items, and surgical instruments, earning
valuable foreign exchange.
Q34. What are Pakistan’s main imports?
Ans. Pakistan imports petroleum, machinery,
chemicals, and vehicles to support its industrial and
energy needs.
Q35. What is the role of foreign remittances?
Ans. Remittances sent by overseas Pakistanis
strengthen foreign reserves, support families, and
help in stabilizing the national economy.
Q36. What are the main causes of slow economic
growth in Pakistan?

21. Ans. Major causes include political instability,
corruption, energy crises, low investment, and poor
governance.
Q37. How does education contribute to development?
Ans. Education builds skilled manpower, increases
productivity, promotes innovation, and helps in
achieving sustainable economic growth.
Q38. Why is population control important for
development?
Ans. Population control ensures better use of
resources, improves living standards, and helps in
reducing unemployment and poverty.
Q39. What are development challenges facing
Pakistan today?
Ans. Pakistan faces challenges like energy shortage,
unemployment, poverty, low literacy, and poor
infrastructure that slow down national progress.

22. Q40. What steps should Pakistan take for better
development?
Ans. Pakistan should improve education, governance,
energy, industrialization, and export promotion, while
encouraging investment and reducing corruption.
Chapter 8 – Development of Pakistan
Long Questions (8 Marks Each)
Q1. Explain the importance of economic development
for Pakistan.
Answer:
Economic development is essential for Pakistan’s
progress and stability. It helps to raise living
standards, create employment opportunities, and
reduce poverty. Through development, industries
grow, agricultural output increases, and better
education and healthcare become available. A strong
economy enables the government to provide public
services, reduce dependence on foreign aid, and

23. ensure national security. Economic development also
promotes social justice and balanced regional
growth. Without development, problems like
unemployment, inflation, and poverty continue to rise.
Hence, economic development is the foundation for a
prosperous and self-reliant Pakistan.
Q2. Describe the main objectives and features of
Pakistan’s Five-Year Plans .
Answer:
The Five-Year Plans were introduced to guide
Pakistan’s economic and social development
systematically. The main objectives were to achieve
self-reliance, reduce poverty, promote industrial and
agricultural growth, and raise living standards.
First Plan (1955–60): Focused on agriculture
and irrigation but failed due to political
instability.

24. Second Plan (1960–65): Emphasized industrial
growth and was highly successful.
Third Plan (1965–70): Focused on agriculture
but was affected by the 1965 war.
Later Plans: Aimed at human development,
education, and poverty reduction.
Overall, these plans helped to develop infrastructure,
increase GDP, and improve economic planning in
Pakistan.
Q3. Discuss the major causes of the failure of some
Five-Year Plans in Pakistan.
Answer:
Several Five-Year Plans in Pakistan could not
achieve their goals due to multiple internal and
external factors. The major causes include:
1.Political Instability: Frequent changes in
government and policies disrupted continuity.

25. 2.Administrative Weakness: Poor management
and lack of skilled manpower affected
implementation.
3.Shortage of Funds: Limited resources and
dependence on foreign aid reduced effectiveness.
4.Wars and Crises: The 1965 and 1971 wars
diverted funds from development to defence.
5.Natural Disasters: Floods and droughts
damaged crops and infrastructure.
These factors prevented consistent progress and
highlighted the need for stable, well-managed
planning in Pakistan.
Q4. Describe the causes and effects of nationalization
during Bhutto’s government.
Answer:
Causes:
Nationalization was introduced by Prime Minister
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in 1972 to reduce income

26. inequality and control key industries. The government
wanted to stop exploitation by big industrialists and
ensure social justice by bringing major sectors under
public control.
Effects:
Initially, it improved workers’ rights and
government control over production.
However, government management was
inefficient, and productivity fell.
Corruption increased, private investment
declined, and industries suffered heavy losses.
The policy discouraged entrepreneurship and
slowed industrial growth.
In conclusion, although intended for equality,
nationalization caused long-term damage to
Pakistan’s economy.
Q5. Explain the role of agriculture in the economic
development of Pakistan.

27. Answer:
Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy .
It provides food to the population, raw materials to
industries, and employment to nearly 40% of the
labour force. Major crops such as wheat, rice, cotton,
and sugarcane support both domestic needs and
exports. Agricultural development ensures food
security and rural prosperity. The government has
promoted irrigation, fertilizers, and modern farming
techniques to increase productivity. Moreover,
agriculture contributes to foreign exchange earnings
through exports. Hence, a strong agricultural base is
vital for sustainable national growth and industrial
development.
Q6. What is industrial development? Describe the
major industries of Pakistan and their importance.
Answer:
Industrial development means the growth of

28. manufacturing and production sectors that convert
raw materials into finished goods. It plays a key role
in modernization, employment, and export earnings.
Major industries of Pakistan include:
Textile Industry: The largest industry and main
export sector.
Cement Industry: Supports construction and
infrastructure.
Fertilizer Industry: Provides essential inputs for
agriculture.
Sugar Industry: Utilizes sugarcane and supports
rural employment.
Steel and Engineering: Produces machinery and
construction materials.
Industrial development increases GDP, reduces
import dependence, and strengthens economic
independence. It is vital for making Pakistan a self-
reliant and developed nation.

29. Q7. Describe the role and importance of CPEC
(China–Pakistan Economic Corridor) in Pakistan’s
development.
Answer:
The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is
a mega development project launched in 2015 to
connect Gwadar Port in Balochistan with China’s
Xinjiang region through roads, railways, and energy
networks.
Importance:
1.It improves transport and trade connectivity
between Pakistan, China, and Central Asia.
2.CPEC helps overcome Pakistan’s energy
shortage through power projects.
3.It promotes industrial zones, employment, and
foreign investment.
4.Gwadar Port development will make Pakistan
a major trade hub.

30. 5.The project will enhance Pakistan’s strategic
and economic importance in the region.
Thus, CPEC is a milestone for Pakistan’s long-term
economic growth and prosperity.
Q8. Explain the problems and challenges of economic
development in Pakistan and suggest solutions.
Answer:
Problems:
Pakistan faces several challenges in achieving rapid
economic growth, such as:
Political instability and poor governance.
Corruption and misuse of public funds.
Energy shortages and low industrial output.
High population growth and unemployment.
Dependence on foreign loans and low exports.
Solutions:
Promote good governance and accountability.

31. Improve education, technical training, and
research.
Develop renewable energy sources.
Encourage exports and private investment.
Implement effective family planning and rural
development programs.
By overcoming these issues, Pakistan can achieve
stable, self-reliant, and sustainable economic
development.