ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Commerce)

COMMERCIAL GEOGRAPHY (8595)

CHECKLIST

SEMESTER: Spring, 2025

This packet comprises the following material: -

1. Textbook (one)
2. Assignment No. 1, & 2
3. Assignment forms (Two sets )
4. Schedule for submitting assignments and tutorial meetings

If you find anything missing in this packet, please contact us at the address given below:

The

Mailing Officer,

Allama Iqbal Open University

H-8, Islamabad

051-9057611- 12

Asia Batool

Course Coordinator

ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Commerce)

WARNING

1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN THE “AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.

Course: Commercial Geography (8595) Semester: Spring, 2025

Level: BS Accounting & Finance

Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments. (AD, BS, B.Ed, MA/MSc, MEd) (ODL Mode).

1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question the marks are distributed according to its requirements.

2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the questions.

3. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guide or allied material.

4. Handwritten scanned assignments are not acceptable.

5. Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due date.

6. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.

7. Late assignments can’t be uploaded at LMS.

8. The students who attempt their assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a scanned copy of their handwritten assignments (in PDF format) on University LMS. The size of the file should not exceed 5MP.

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks:50

ASSIGNMENT No. 1

(Unit 1-4)

Note: You are required to attempt to ask all questions if you are unable to understand any question of assignment, do seek help from your concerned tutor. But keep in mind that tutors are not supposed to solve the assignment questions for you.

Q.1 Define Geography and describe its branches & approaches used in Economic Geography. (20)

Q.2 Define the scope of Economic Geography. Also, explain theories of Economic Geography. (20)

Q.3 Explain the following continents worldwide: - (20)

Q.4 Define the economic geography of Pakistan and elaborate on the major industries and economic zones present within the country. (20)

Q.5 Share details about Pakistan's natural resources and would also like an overview of the different types of minerals found in various regions of the country. (20)

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks:50

ASSIGNMENT No. 2

(Units 5-9)

Q.1 Do you concur that in Pakistan, the land is cultivated using wooden ploughs drawn by cattle, threshing is conducted by animals, winnowing is executed manually, and agricultural produce is consumed by the family? Explain your reasoning. (20)

Q.2 Explain the following resource of Pakistan: - (20)

1. Water Resources
2. Agricultural Resources

Q.3 Define transportation and telecommunication also explain the means of transportation & its role in industry. (20)

Q.4 i. Identify the means of Communication and describe its process. (10+10)

Q.5 Define National & International Trade and also describe their importance for boosting Pakistan’s Economy. (20)