Fig. 1 is a site plan for a textile cluster in Faisalabad. It shows spinning and weaving units, a dyeing plant, a skills centre, a rail freight yard and hom...
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Fig. 1 is a site plan for a textile cluster in Faisalabad. It shows spinning and weaving units, a dyeing plant, a skills centre, a rail freight yard and homes for workers. Investors are deciding whether the cluster will strengthen industrial development without creating excessive environmental costs.
(a) Identify the industry represented by the spinning and weaving units. [1]
(b) Describe two location factors shown in Fig. 1 that support this industry. [2]
(c) Explain three ways the cluster could increase employment and income in Pakistan. [3]
(d) Analyse four measures that could reduce the environmental impact of the dyeing plant. [4]
Answer Details
(a) Textile industry / cotton textile manufacturing [1] (b) Any two: rail freight yard provides transport for inputs and exports [1]; skills centre provides trained labour [1]; worker housing helps firms recruit labour [1]; main road improves access to markets [1]. (c) Any three: factories directly employ machine operators, technicians and managers [1]; construction, transport, shops and repairs create indirect jobs [1]; training can raise workers' skills and wages [1]; textile exports earn foreign exchange [1]; demand for Pakistani cotton can support farmers [1]. (d) Any four: treat dyeing wastewater before discharge [1]; recycle water within production [1]; monitor and enforce limits on chemical effluent [1]; use less toxic dyes or cleaner production methods [1]; install filters and maintain boilers to reduce air pollution [1]; locate and manage waste safely away from the canal [1]; provide protective equipment and training for workers [1].
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