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Unit-1 The Saviour of Mankind Short Questions

I. What type of land Arabia is?
Ans. Arabia is a land of unparalleled charm and beauty, with its trackless deserts of sand
dunes in the dazzling rays of a tropical sun. It has a desert climate with extremely high day-
time temperature and a sharp temperature drop at night.
II. Why was the Holy Quran sent in Arabic?
Ans. The Holy Quran was sent in Arabic because the Arabs had great love for their national
language, Arabic. Moreover, Arabic is litrary and expressive language.It was sent in Arabic
language because the Arabic language is the mother language of the Holy Prophet (SAW)
and the other people of Arabia.
III. For which ability were the Arabs famous?
Ans. Before the promulgation of Islam, the Arabs were famous for two things; remarkable
memory and eloquence.
IV. What was the condition of mankind before the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
Ans. Mankind stood on the verge of chaos before the Holy Prophet (SAW). There was
injustice, unfairness, violence, bloodshed and wars between the humans. It seemed that the
civilization which had taken four thousand years to grow had started crumbling.
V. Why did the Holy Prophet (PBUH) stay in the cave of Hira?
Ans. When Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) was thirty-eight years of age, he spent most of his
time in solitude and meditation. In the cave of Hira, he used to retire with food and water and
spend days and weeks in remembrance of Allah Almighty.
VI. What was the first revelation?
Ans. The first revelation was; “Read in the name of thy Lord Who created; created man from
a clot (of congealed blood): Read and thy Lord is most Bountiful, Who taught (the use of) the
pen, taught man that which he knew not.” (Qur’an, 96:1-5)
VII. Why did the pagan Arabs threaten the Holy Prophet’s (SAW) uncle?
Ans. The pagan Arabs were in power. The Holy Prophet’s (SAW) belief was threatening their
dominance in the society. So they threatened the Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) uncle, Abu Talib to
restrain the Holy Prophet (PBUH) from preaching Allah Almighty’s message, or face their
enmity.
VIII. What did Hazrat Ayesha (RA) say about the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)?
Ans. Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) was the daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A) and the wife
of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). In reply to a question about the life of the Holy Prophet
(PBUH), Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) said: “His morals and character are an embodiment of the
Holy Quran.”
I. Where is Makkah situated?
Ans. Makkah is situated in Saudi Arabia, about fifty miles away from the Red Sea. It was in
this land that the Holy Prophet was born.
II. What type of competition was held at Ukaz?
Ans. Every year a fair was held for poetical competitions at Ukaz.
III. What was the mission of the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
Ans. His mission was to destroy the nexus of superstition, ignorance and disbelief and to set
up a noble conception of life and lead mankind to light of faith and divine bliss.
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IV. Why did the pagan Arabs send a delegation to the Holy Prophet’s (SAW) uncle?
Ans. Pagan arabs sent a delegation to the Holy Prophet’s kind and caring uncle , Abou Talib.
They told him to restrain the Holy Prophet from preaching Allah Almighty’s message , or
face their enmity.
Unit-2 Patriotism Short Questions

I. How will you define patriotism?

Ans. Patriotism is an emotional attachment to a nation which an individual recognizes as his
homeland. This attachment, also known as national pride, can be viewed in terms of different
features relating to one’s own nation, including ethnic, cultural, political or historical
aspects.
II. What are the qualities of a patriot?
Ans. A patriot is someone who feels a strong support for his country. A patriot is bound to
feelings of national loyalty because of an intense and passionate love of country. Every
patriot has qualities of bravery, devotion, honor and sacrifice.
III. What is the highest military award of Pakistan?
Ans. Nishan-e-Haider meaning “Oder of the Lion” is the highest military award of Pakistan.
It is awarded to those great patriots who bravely lay down their lives for the defense, integrity
and honor of their country.
IV. As a citizen of Pakistan what are your duties towards your country?
Ans. (i) We should work and struggle hard for the development of our country.
(ii) We should be ready to give any sacrifice for the honor and dignity of our country.
(iii) We must obey laws and respect authority.
V. What makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion?
Ans. Patriotism is a live spirit which forces us to look after the defense, integrity and honor of
the country. Therefore, the spirit of patriotism makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign
invasion or any other intrusion.
I. Who offers sacrifice for the country?
Ans. A patriot offers sacrifice for the sovereignty , integrity and hoour of the country. In
view of a patriot these are supreme values on which no compromise can be made.
II. Who led the Muslims of the subcontinent in their struggle for a separate
homeland?
Ans. Quaid-a-Azam led the Muslims of the subcontinent in their struggle for a separate home
land. He wanted to protect the values , culture , and tranditions of the subcontinent.
III. What is the highest military award of Pakistan?
Ans. “Nishan-e-Haider” is the highest military award of Pakistan given to great patriots who
lay down their lives for the country.

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Unit-3 Media and Its Impact Short Questions
I. What is the most important function that media performs?
Ans. Media is the most powerful means of communication. Thus the most important function
of media is to share news, information and facts around the globe with people. Media also
educates and entertains people.
II. What are the two major means of communication?
Ans. The two major means of communication are;
(a) Print media
(b) Electronic media
III. What type of information does media provide?
Ans. Media is the most powerful means of communication. It provides all types of
information particularly news around the globe with people. It also provides entertainment,
help, fun and education etc.
IV. How does media provide entertainment?
Ans. Media provides entertainment through films, dramas, stage shows, talk shows, music
shows and comedies etc.
V. What happens when media is allowed to play its role unchecked?
Ans. When media is allowed to play it’s role unchecked, it spreads false news. Selfish and
business-minded persons would try to exploit common men using it cunningly dishonestly.

VI. Give three reasons in sport of your favorite TV program.

Ans. I like the news program for the following three reasons:
I----It provides important information.
II- -It makes us aware of the changing of circumstances.
III- It provides us entertainment showing latest news about interesting and strange
incidents of current world.
VII. What is the difference between electronic and print media?
Ans. Electronic media conveys information through electronic devices in audio/video form
but the print media provides information in form of material printed on paper.
VIII. Guess the meaning of “tutorial”?
Ans. The word “tutorial” means a teaching session under the direction of a tutor.
IX. Is TV taking away the habit of reading?
Ans. Yes, It is taking away the habit of reading.
X. What is your favorite TV program? And why?
Ans. Javaid Chaudhary’s program “Kal Tak” is my favorite TV program. It is very
imformative, logical and factual program.

Unit-4 Hazrat Asma R.A Short Questions

I. Who were emigrants and where did they migrate to?
Ans. The Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) and his close companion, Hazrat Abu
Bakr Saddique (R.A) were the emigrants. They migrated from Makkah to Madina in the year
622 A.D. The preparation of this journey was made at the house of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique
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II. What title was give to Hazrat Amsa (R.A) by the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
Ans. Hazrat Asma (R.A) rendered useful services for the migration of Hazrat Muhammad
(SAW) and his father Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A) from Makkah to Madina. For her
services, she was given the title of “Zatun-Nataqin” by the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
III. Why was Abu Jehl furious?
Ans. On the night of migration of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) and Hazrat Abu Bark (R.A),
Abu Jehl headed towards Hazrat Abu Bakr’s (R.A) home. He asked Hazrat Asma (R.A),
“Where is your father?” Hazrat Asma replied, “How would I know?” This made Abu Jehl
furious.
IV. What happened when Abu Jehl asked about Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A)?
Ans. When Abu Jehl asked Hazrat Asma (R.A) about her father Hazrat Abu Bakr Saddique
(R.A), she replied how she could know about him. At this Abu Jehl got angry and gave her a
slap on her face so hard that her ear-ring fell off but she did not reveal the secret.
V. Why was Abu Quhaffa (R.A) worried?
Ans. Abu Quhaffa (R.A) was worried because he thought that his son, Hazrat Abu Bakr
Saddique (R.A) had taken all the wealth with him, leaving his children empty-handed and
helpless, and had put them in difficulty.
VI. How did Hazrat Asma (R.A) console her grandfather?
Ans. Hazrat Asma’s (R.A) grandfather was blind. He thought that his son, Hazrat Abu Bark
(R.A) had taken all the wealth with him. Hazrat Asma (R.A) made him place his hand on the
pebbles covered with a piece of cloth. He thought that they were jewels. In this way, she
consoled her father.
VII. Who was Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair?
Ans. Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair (R.A) was the son of Hazrat Asma (RA) and Hazrat Zubair
al-Awwan (R.A). He was the nephew of Hazrat Ayesha Saddiqua (R.A). He is regarded as
the fifth righteous Caliph of Islam who ruled the region from 683 till his death in 692.
VIII. Which incident in the story showed Hazrat Asma’s (R.A) love and respect for the
Holy Prophet (PBUH)?
Ans. When Hazrat Asma (R.A) got punished by Abu Jehl, she did not give him any clue
about the Holy Prophet (PBUH). During the night, she conveyed food to the Holy Prophet
(PBUH) at the risk of her own life. This shows her love and respect for the Holy Prophet.
IX. Which incident in the story tells about the generosity of Hazrat Asma (R.A)?
Ans. Hazrat Asma (R.A) inherited a garden after the death of her sister, Hazrat Ayesha (R.A).
She sold it and gave away all the money to the poor and the needy. This event shows her
generosity. Moreover, nobody returned empty-handed from her doorstep.
X. What message do you get from the life of Hazrat Asma (R.A)?
Ans. Hazrat Asma’s (R.A) life is a beacon of light for all of us. Her life preaches us the
message of generosity, bravery, loyalty and sacrifice. Her life is an epitome of a true Muslim
that we should follow to please Allah and His Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).

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Unit-6 The Quaid’s Vision and Pakistan Short Questions
(i) How much confidence did Quaid-e-Azam has in his nation?
Ans. Quaid-e-Azam had great confidence in his nation. He knew that his people were made
of sterling material. He had a strong belief that the people of his nation would get united to
make progress and gain their lost dignity.
(ii) What was the Quaid’s concept of our nation?
Ans. Quaid’s concept of our nation was that the Muslims were a nation with their own
distinctive culture and civilization, language and literature, names and nomenclature, sense of
values and proportion, art and architecture, legal laws and moral codes, custom and calendar,
history and tradition, aptitude and ambitions.
(iii) What was the ideology of Pakistan in view of Quaid-e-Azam?
Ans. The ideology of Pakistan in view of Quaid-e-Azam was based on the fundamental
principle that the Muslims were an independent nation and their national and political identity
could not be merged with any other nation.
(iv) What can be the possible solution to our present problems?
Ans. We can solve our present problems by becoming united and ambitious to get progress,
and compete with other nations, leaving our personal, local, lingual, ethnic, sectarian, or
provincial identities and prejudices.
(v) How can we become a strong nation?
Ans. We can become a strong nation if we follow our Quaid’s excellent saying “Faith, Unity,
Discipline” and impart his advice to the youth, “It now depends upon you to work, work and
work and we shall definitely get success”.
Q-1. Why did the Quaid have to take the long tours during early days of independence?
Ans. The Quaid took long tours because he wanted to build confidence and raise the spirit of
Nationalism among his people. “Don’t be overwhelmed by the enormity of the task “, he said
in a speech in Lahore.
Q-2. Why did the Quaid want the oneness of the whole nation?
Ans. The whole journey of the great leader’s struggle for a separate homeland for the
Muslims of the subcontinent was based on the pivot of Muslim unity and oneness as nation.
In this way, Quaid wanted to see the whole nation strong and prosperous.
Q-3. Are we working according to the expectations of the great leader?
Ans. No, we are not working according to the expectations of the great leader. We have
forgotten how much struggle Muslims had made under the dynamic leadership of Quaid.
Q-4. What is the result of neglecting the advice of the Quaid?
Ans. It is the result of our negligence that we have become disunited and have divided into
bits and pieces. In this way, now we have reached the verge of chaos.

Unit-7 Sultan Ahmad Mosque Short Questions

(i) Why Sultan Ahmad Mosque is also known as Blue Mosque?
Ans. Sultan Ahmad Mosque is also known as Blue Mosque because;
(i) Magnificent hand-painted blue tiles adorn the mosque’s interior walls.
(ii) At night the mosque is bathed in blue as lights frame the mosque’s five main domes, six
minarets and eight secondary domes.
(ii) Who was appointed as the architect of the mosque?
Ans. The royal architect Sedefhar Mehmat Aga, was appointed by the Sultan as in-charge of
the project.
(iii) Who constructed blue Mosque?
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The royal architect Sedefhar Mehmet Aga, was appointed by the Sultan as in-charge of the
project.
(iv) Why was a heavy iron chain hung at the entrance of the court?
Ans. A heavy iron chain was hung at the upper part of a door from where the king was to
enter the mosque. The king had to bow down his head to avoid the hit of the chain. It was a
symbol by which the king showed his humbleness to Allah Almighty.
(v) How does the interior of the mosque look?
Ans. The lower interior of the mosque is lined with more than 20,000 ceramic tiles in more
than 50 designs. The gallery is decorated with the designs of flowers, fruits and cypresses.
The upper level of the interior is painted blue. The floors are covered with carpets. The whole
interior looks beautiful.
Q: Why do you think Madrassah and hospice was part of the mosque?
Ans: At that time, It was a custom to build a mosque which comprised a tomb of the
founder, a Madrassah and a hospice. So they were considered the parts of the mosque.
Q: Who constructed Mosque Sophia?
Ans: In the beginning, this building was constructed as a church by the Byzantine
emperor. In 1453, the Ottoman Turks under Sultan Mehmed II conquered Constantinople.
He converted the church into a mosque. It was renamed Hagia Sophia Mosque. Its
structure was also modified to some extent.
Q: In whose reign the construction was completed?
Ans: The construction was completed in the reign of Mustafa I.
Q: Where is the royal room situated?
Ans: The royal room is situated at the south east corner of the Blue Mosque. It has its own
pulpit that used to be decorated with jade and roses for the presence of the king.

Unit-9 All is Not Lost Short Question

(1) Why did the nurse ask Hira’s sister to come and talk to her?
Ans. Hira had met with a road accident. She had received severe head and spinal injuries. The
nurse tried to do several exercises on her lifeless arms but in vain. She made her younger
sister to come and talk to her, thinking that the voice of near and dear ones, might activate her
sister’s nearly dead neurons and brain.
(2) Why did the nurse disagree with the doctor’s point of view?
Ans. The nurse disagreed with the doctors’ point of view that Hira was a hopeless case
because she thought that it was not logical. She was hopeful of Hira’s recovery if a chance
was given to her by the senior doctors.
(3) Describe some qualities of the nurse in the story?
Ans. The nurse in the story is kind, dutiful and committed to her profession. She has positive
thinking, strong will power and a sense of deeper understanding to life. She has a sense of
hope for what to others may seem hopeless.
Q: Why did the nurse disagree with the doctor's point of view?
Ans: The nurse disagreed with the doctor's point of view because she thought that her full
attention and proper care could make her patient recover. She said herself that she would
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(v) Why did the nurse say: “Where there is a will there is a way”?
Ans. The nurse reached her seemingly impossible goal; her patient Hira that was a hopeless
case in others’ point of view has recovered. Thus she uttered the phrase. “Where there is a
will there is a way”. The phrase means that the unyielding people are bound to succeed.

QUESTIONS GIVEN WITHIN THE LESSON

(i) What is an ICU in a hospital?

Ans. An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a special unit within a hospital where those patients are
treated who are critically ill. The specially trained staff of the hospital takes care of such
patients.
Q: To what extent does the recovery of a patient depend upon the doctor and the
nurse?
Ans: The recovery of a patient depend upon the doctor and the nurse to a very large extent.
Gentle and kind behaviour of doctors and nurses is important in the recovery of a patient.
A patient cannot recover without their treatment and proper care.
Q: What do you infer about her professional skills from the expression, "Try once for
her"?
Ans: This expression "Try once for her" shows that she is very kind, wise, sincere, honest,
devoted, kind-hearted, and caring nurse. She had positive thinking and a strong will power.
Q: Identify kinds of noun used in the text.
Ans: Common nouns: nurse, patient, work, doctor, in-charge, general, ward, case, bed,
family, battle, career.

Unit-10 Drug Addiction Short Question

What are the effects of drug addiction?
Ans. The effects of drug addiction are very harmful and fatal. Drug addiction causes health,
social and financial problems. Long term use of drugs causes permanent mental and physical
sickness. The more dangerous a substance is used the more risky it becomes.
Which environmental factors are responsible for drug addiction?
Ans. Environmental factors are those factors that are found in the surroundings. Bad
company, drug pushers and domestic problems are the major environmental factors which are
responsible for drug addiction.
What do you understand by the term “counselling”?
Ans. The term ‘counselling’ means ‘taking advice’. It is, in fact, the process of assisting and
guiding clients, especially by a trained person on a professional basis, to resolve especially
personal, social, or psychological problems and difficulties.
What are the causes of drug addiction?
Ans. The main causes of drug addiction are environmental, psychological and genetic factors.
Environment factors include bad peer influence and troubled domestic background. Physical
abuse or neglect leads to psychological stress. Genetic factors mean that drug addiction tends
to run in families.
What is the role of counselling in preventing drug addiction?

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Ans. Counseling is very important for the treatment of the drug addicts. It is an ongoing
recovery program. Therefore, it should be continued even after the patient is cured. It
prevents the patient’s relapse to the disease again.
Are drug addicts aware of the dangers of drugs?
Ans. The drug addicts are usually aware of the dangers of drugs but they are helpless as they
are totally dependent on drugs.
What treatment is available at rehabilitation centers for drug victims?
Ans. Complete medical support and guidance are available at the rehabilitation centers for
drug addicts.
Why do families feel reluctant to take the drug victims to drug rehabilitation centers?
Ans. The drug addicts cause disgrace to their families. Therefore, the families do not take the
drug victims to the rehabilitation centers. They fear that people might know about them.
What are the responsibilities of the families to ensure complete recovery of such
patients?
Ans. They should take the drug victims to the rehabilitation centers. Then after their
recovery, they should keep an eye on them. They should also continue to seek the doctors'
advice in this regard.
What is the role of counseling in preventing drug addiction?
Ans. Counseling is very important for the treatment of the drug addicts. It should be
continued even after the patient is cured. It proves the patient's return to the disease again.

Unit-11 Noise in the Environment Short Question

(i) How do you define noise pollution?
Ans. Disturbing or excessive noise that disrupts normal functioning of life is referred to as
noise pollution. The source of most outdoor noise worldwide is mainly caused by machines
and transportation systems, motor vehicles, aircraft, and trains.
(ii) How is transport a source of noise pollution?
Ans. Sound of horns of vehicles on roads, fast running of trains on their tracks and aeroplanes
flying over houses produce disturbing and excessive noise that disrupts normal functioning of
life. So transport is a source of noise pollution.
(iii) How is construction work a cause of noise pollution?
Ans. Transport of heavy vehicles and the sounds of grilling and boring at construction sites
produce disturbing noise that disrupts normal functioning of the life of surrounding residents.
So construction work is a very common cause of noise pollution.
(iv) How is use of technology causing noise pollution?
Ans. Turbines, music players, TV, electricity generators, cell phones and other such
equipment of technology produce increasing levels of unwanted noise of varying types and
intensities throughout the day and night that disturb sleep, concentration, and other functions.
(v) Why is noise dangerous for human health?

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Ans. Noise health effects are the health consequences of regular exposure, to consistent
elevated sound levels. Noise leaves hazardous impact on human health. It causes restlessness,
hypertension, stress, hearing loss, aggression, depression and sleeplessness.

12. Three Days to See

1. How was Helen Keller?

Ans. Helen Keller was an American lady. She became deaf and blind at the age of 19 months.
She was the first blind lady who got the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
2. What makes you feel that the author is sad and depressed?
Ans. Her deepest wish for sight makes her look sad and deprived.
3. How do you get an impression that Helen Keller was a great admirer of Nature?
Ans. Helen Keller feels the delicacy of leaves and flowers. She feels cool water flowing
through her open fingers. She feels the quiver of a bird. All this shows that Helen Keller is a
great admires of nature.
4. People who are deprived of sight not devoid of imagination. Discuss.
Ans. People who are blind are more imaginative than those who can see. Helen Keller is such
an example. She notices things by mere touch and imagines their beauty.
5. Why has Helen Keller no time to waste in longings?
Ans. Helen Keller has only one day more to see. Thus she does not want to waste even a
fraction of second in longings only.

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