 HAZRAT MOHAMMAD (PBUH) AN EMBODIMENT OF JUSTICE

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QUESTIONS GIVEN WITHIN THE LESSON

1.How did the Holy Prophet (PBUH) resolved the issue?

Ans. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) resolved the issue by proposing a very fit plan for
the setting of the blackstone.

2. Why did the Quraish think that the Holy Prophet (s.a.w) would favor them?

Ans. Quraish thought that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) would favour them because he
himself was the member of the Quraish family. Moreover, they thought that the
Hazrat Usama Bin zaid was closed enough to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) to make
appeal on behalf of that guilty woman.

3. Why did non-Muslims trust the Holy Prophet (PBUH)?

Ans. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) did justice in every case, brought to him
by friend or foe. Therefore, the Muslims trusted the Holy Prophet ( PBUH).

4. What advice did the holy Prophet give to Hazrat Ali?

Ans. The Holy prophet (PBUH) advised Hazrat Ali not to decide any
matter without hearing both the parties and without knowing the truth.

5. What does the word “proclaimed” mean?

Ans. ' To proclaim' means "to declare something in a formal manner or

officially.

Exercise Questions and Answers

1. How can people achieve perfection in the moral ,spiritual and social
areas of life ?

Ans. People can achieve perfection in their moral, spiritual and

social areas of life by seeking light,instructions and guidance from the
Holy Prophet’s message and life.

2. How did the Holy Prophet (s.a.w) set high and noble ideals for all
mankind?

Ans. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) set high and noble ideals for mankind
by practically following the commandments of Allah.

3. How were people of Makkah convinced of the Holy Prophet ‘s justice

even before his prophet hood?
Ans. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w) did justice in every case. His dealing
with people were always fair. Therefore, the people of Makkah were
convinced of his justice even before his prophethood.

4. What standards of justice did the holy Prophet (s.a.w) practice as

head of the state of Madinah?

Ans. As head of the state of Madinah, the Holy Prophet practiced

high standard of justice. He decided every matter on merit. He did justice
irrespective of colour, race or creed.

5. What made non-Muslims bring their suits to the Holy Prophet

(PBUH)?

Ans. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) was fair, just and kind to everyone.
Morever, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was very strict in doing justice.
Therefore, the non-Muslims brought their cases to him for decision.

6. How does Quran describe the personality of the Holy prophet

(PBUH)?

Ans. The Holy Quran describes the personality of the Holy Prophet
(PBUH) as follows: “Indeed, in the messenger of Allah (Mohammad),you
have a perfect example to follow for him who hopes for (the meeting
with) Allah and the Last Day and remembers Allah much

English class 10th chapter 2

 CHINESE NEW YEAR
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QUESTIONS GIVEN WITHIN THE LESSON

Q: Why is Chinese New Year never on the same day each year?
Ans: The Chinese follow lunar calendar which is based on the phases of moon and
has shorter cycle than sun. Therefore, Chinese New Year never starts on the same
date each year.

Q: What is Chinese belief about cleaning houses before new year day?
Ans: To clean the house before the starts of New Year is like to wipe away the
bad luck of the previous year and makes the house ready to accept the good luck
of the New Year.

Q: Why does this dinner consist of eight or nine dishes?

Ans: The dinner consists of eight or nine dishes because in Chinese language,
'eight' means 'prosperity' and 'nine' means 'long-lasting'.
Q: Is Chinese belief about people having character traits of animals a fact or an
opinion?
Ans: It is Just an opinion because there is nothing in it to be called a fact.

Exercise Questions and Answers

Q: When does Chinese New Year start?

Ans: Chinese New Year starts on some day between January 21 and February 20.

Q: Why do Chinese families do thorough cleaning of their houses before New

Year’s Day?

Ans: Cleaning before New Year’s Day removes the bad luck of the previous
year and makes the house ready to accept the good luck of the New Year.

Q: Which colour is not allowed and which colour is encouraged on Chinese New
Year? Why?

Ans: The black colour is not allowed as it is a symbol of death. The red colour is
encouraged as it turns away bad spirits.

Q: What do the decorations on doors and windows symbolize?

Ans: The decorations on doors and windows symbolize luck and happiness.
Q: What is the significance of New Year’s Eve Dinner?

Ans: The significance of the New Year's Eve Dinner is that it helps Chinese
families to sit together and mend their bonds.

Q: What do the little red envelopes filled with money symbolize?

Ans: The little red envelopes filled with money symbolize wealth and prosperity.

Q: What is the importance of Chinese New Year for Chinese families?

Ans: Chinese New Year is very important for Chinese families as it brings them
close together.They revive their relationships. They express their thanks for the
previous year and reinvigorate themselves for the New Year.

 TRY AGAIN
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QUESTIONS GIVEN WITHIN THE LESSON

Q: What does the word "persevere" mean?

Ans: 'To persevere' means 'to be tenacious.'

Q: "If we strive, it is no disgrace," explain this sentence.

Ans: It means that we should be steadfast in making efforts. It is not a matter of shame to work hard for success.

Exercise Questions and Answers

Q.1: What is the lesson taught in the first stanza of the poem “Try Again “?

Ans: The first stanza teaches us the lesson of perseverance. It teaches that our first failure s hould not make us sad. Rather it should urge us to take more
daring and steady steps.

Q.2:What can we learn from our failures?

Ans: Failure teaches us the lesson of courage. It urges us to take more daring and steady steps to reach our goal.

Q.3: How is failure not a disgrace?

Ans: To leave working after failure is surely a disgrace. But if failure urges us to take more daring and steady steps, it is no disgrace then.

Q.4:
How many time should we try and why?
Ans: We should keep on trying until we succeed. If we leave trying after failure, it would be disgraceful. That is why we should keep on trying.

Q.5: What should we do if we find our task hard?

Ans: If we find our task hard, we should not be discouraged. We must see that if other people can do it, we can do it also. Then we would do it
successfully

English class 10th Chapter 4

 First Aid
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QUESTIONS GIVEN WITHIN THE LESSON

Q: What is the importance of knowledge of 'First Aid' in

crisis management?
Ans: The knowledge of 'First Aid' is very important as it
helps us to manage crisis by saving the lives of people.

Exercise Questions and Answers

Q: You should not keep checking if the bleeding has
stopped. Why?
Ans: You should not check if the blood has stopped
because it may damage the clot that has formed and
blocked the blood flow.

Q: Why is it necessary to keep away soap from the

wound?
Ans: It is necessary to keep away soap from the wound
because it can cause irritation in the wound.

Q.3: How is an antibiotic cream or ointment good in

healing the wound?
Ans: The use of antibiotic cream is good as it fastens the
body's natural healing process.

Q.4: What should you do if you are allergic to adhesive

material used in most bandages?
Ans: If you are allergic to adhesive material used in
bandages, you should use adhesive-free dressings.

Q.5: When do you need to see a doctor?

Ans: You should see the doctor if the recovery is slow or
if the wound is infected.

Q.6: What should our first aid kit consist of?

Ans: The first aid kit should contain a first aid Book,
band-aids, plasters, elastic bandages, gauze, adhesive
tape, antiseptic wipes, cotton wool, safety pin, tweezers,
scissors, latex gloves, calamine lotion, analgesic tablets
and clinical thermometer
 The Rain
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 QUESTIONS GIVEN WITHIN THE LESSON

Q: What do the rich and the poor leaves stand for?

Ans: The rich leaves means top growing leaves. The poor leaves
means lower thin yellowish leaves. The rich enjoys all the blessings
of the creator.

Q: Do you also like the sun coming out after rain? Why?

Ans: After rain, the sun shines bright. It imparts radiance to every
beautiful thing. And, everything feels alive. Therefore, I like the
sun coming out after rain.

Exercise Questions and Answers

Q1: What does the poet hear in “The Rain”?

Ans: The poet hears the sweet noise of rain drops falling on the leaves.
Q2: What according to the poet is a sweet noise?

Ans: The sound of rain drops falling on the leaves seems to be lovely and pleasant . Thus the poet calls it a sweet
noise.

Q3: What will happen after the rain stops?

Ans: After the rain, the sun will come out of clouds with silvery lining. It will shine bright. It will be a beautiful sight.

Q4: How does the sun come out after rain?

Ans: After the rain, the sun through the clouds.It shines bright. It shines equally upon all.

Q5: How does the light fill the drops?

Ans: After the rain, the sun shines bright. The sunshine fills every dark drop with light. Every drop begins to shine in
the rays of the sun.

Q6: What makes the scene lovely?

Ans: After the rain, the atmosphere is washed. The sun shines bright. Everything begins to shine in the rays of the sun.

Thus the whole scene becomes very lovely and attractive.

English class 10th Chapter 6

 TELEVISION VS. NEWS PAPER

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QUESTIONS GIVEN WITHIN THE LESSON

Q: What is one good thing about newspapers?

Ans: We can read news of our own choice at any time of the day. This is good thing about
newspapers.

Q: How does news paper make us lazy?

Ans: We can view the news at TV without any effort. Thus it make us lazy.

Q: Have you ever given your views on any article?

Ans: Yes, once I gave my views on 'Terrorism' in response to a feature published in 'The Dawn'.

Q: Which simile has the author used and Why?

Ans: The author says that TV news is just like fast food and the news published in newspapers is just like a dinner with many dishes. The
author has used this simile to tell us that news published in the newspapers give us full details.

Exercise Questions and Answers

Q: How is a newspaper more convenient medium of news?

Ans: We can read a newspaper at any time and at any place. We can carry it with us. We can
select or reject any news. Thus it is convenient.

Q: How does a viewer get restricted while watching TV?

Ans: On TV you cannot choose or reject any part of news. And you can watch a TV program
at certain time and place only. Thus the viewers get restricted.

Q:In what way viewing news on TV is easier than reading a newspapers.

Ans: Watching news on TV requires little effort and a little skill of a language. Thus viewing
news on TV is easier than reading newspapers.

Q: How do newspapers give us more in-depth coverage?

Ans: Newspapers give news in detail. They publish editorials and articles. Thus they give an
in-depth coverage.

Q: Why do some people read more than one newspapers?

Ans: Some people read many newspapers to study news from all angles. This helps them to determine the validity of news.
Q: How can readers give feedback to the newspaper articles?

Ans: The reader can give feedback to the newspaper articles by getting their writings
published in the public forum.

Q: Which medium do you prefer for news? Why?

Ans: I prefer newspapers because they are convenient. They can be read at any time and at any place.

 LITTLE BY LITTLE ONE WALKS FAR!

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 QUESTIONS GIVEN WITHIN THE LESSON

Q. What kind of person is the author?

Ans. The author is a young man who has just passed hard-ships of teenage.

Q. What does the author want to imply by mentioning his co-curricular

activities?

Ans. By mentioning his co-curricular activities, the author wants to imply that
he is a well-rounded student.

Q. How have these job experiences made the author more mature?

Ans. By doing these jobs, the author has developed a sense of responsibility.
Thus he has become more mature.

Q. What has motivated the author to participate so actively?

Ans:. The author has developed a positive outlook. This outlook has
motivated him to participate in co-curricular activities actively.
 Exercise Questions and Answers

Q1. What are some distinctions of the writer?

Ans. He won Quaid-e-Azam batch in scouting. He won the quiz contest on

the topic 'Who is Who'. He won Academic Excellence Awards in speech
competition and essay writing competition. He won prizes for Computer
Applications, Geography, Advanced Algebra.

Q2: How has the writer spent his summer vacations?

Ans. During the summer vacations, he did many jobs to develop a sense of
responsibility.

Q3: What has he gained from his summer jobs experiences?

Ans. The summer jobs experiences have polished his faculties of brain and
body. They have made him mature and responsible.

Q4. How are these experiences helpful to him in future?

Ans. The summer jobs experiences have made the writer mature and
responsible Thus, these experiences would be helpful to him in future.
Q5: What kind of student is the writer? Which of his qualities impress you?

Ans: The writer is a well-rounded student. He takes deep interest in his

studies. He is also a leading leading sportsman. He does various jobs during
vacations. All these qualities of him really impress me.

 Peace

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 QUESTIONS GIVEN WITHIN THE LESSON

Q: With what the wind is compared?

Ans:The wind is compared to a monster that destroys everything around.

Q:Explain "its center is in truth".

Ans: The phrase " its center is, in truth, eternal stillness" means that peace is, in fact its
reality.

Exercise Questions and Answers

Q: How is wind described in the first stanza of the poem “Peace”?

Ans: In the first stanza, wind has been described as a demon destroying everything all around,
mercilessly.

Q: With what the wind is compared in the first stanza?

Ans: In the first stanza, wind is compared with the monster of destruction.

Q: What is wind doing to all man’s work?

Ans: The wind is destroying man's wonderful work. It is smashing houses, buildings, etc.
Q: How does the scene look like when the wind is still?
Ans: When wind is still, it looks like eternal peace. The sky looks bright and blue. Gentle breeze
whispers in the distance.

Q: What comparison is made in the second stanza?

Ans: In the second stanza, wind has taken the form of a gentle breeze. It has been personified
as a lover who whispers heartfelt feelings into the ears of his beloved.

Selecting the Right Career

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QUESTIONS GIVEN WITHIN THE LESSON

Q: In past, why did people want to become a doctor, an engineer or a pilot?

Ans: In the past, people wanted to become doctors, engineers or pilots because these
were thought to be the only fields that could offer rewarding careers in terms of both
respect and money. Moreover, some people were unaware of the benefits of other
profession.

Q: Explain the phrase"Profitable livelihood".

Ans: 'Profitable livelihood' means a profession, which fulfil the necessities of life like food,
shelter, and clothing. In short, a profession which supports financially, and gives mental
satisfaction is known as profitable livelihood.

Q: How do career counsellors help you choose the right profession?

Ans: The career counsellors help us choose a right profession by the following three
steps. First, they determine our personalities. Second, they observe and analyze our
interests. Third, they suggest us the right professions according to our aptitude.

Q: Which of these professions have interested you the most? Why?

Ans: I want to study software engineering because I want to make such computer
programs, which could help the students in their studies. Moreover, I want to serve my life
to humanity through this profession.

Exercise Questions and Answers

Q: What were some famous careers for the young people in the past?
Ans: The famous careers in the past were to be a doctor, a pilot or an engineer.

Q: Now a day’s non-traditional careers are more appealing to young minds. Why?
Ans: Now a days, non-traditional careers are more appealing to our youth because life
has become more dynamic and innovative. Moreover, our youth has become aware of the
benefits of non-traditional careers such as fashion designing, Informaion Technology etc.

Q: What is meant by the “right profession“?

Ans: Right Profession means a rewarding profession that provides respect, money and
mental satisfaction.

Q: Why is it important to consider the scope of any field?

Ans: It is important to consider the scope of any field to get mental satisfaction. It also
helps us to choose a right profession.

Q: Is there any need of proper career counseling department? Why?

Ans: Yes, there is severe need of proper career counseling department to select suitable
careers.

Q: How can career counselors help the young people?

Ans: Career counselors can help the young people in selecting their career after
observing their personalities and interests.

Q: Which career do you want to opt for? Give reason?

Ans: I like CA profession as it is rewarding in both, respect and money.

A World Without Books?

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QUESTIONS GIVEN WITHIN THE LESSON

Q: Have you ever experienced the same feelings while reading a book?
Ans: Yes, I have often experienced such feelings. Rather, whenever I read, I
get involved in the text.

Q: Can modern technology take the place of books?

Ans: No, modern technology cannot replace books. On screen text is no equal
to a printed text.

Q: Why does the author use the terms "fast food" and "slow food"?
Ans: The writer creates textual beauty by using these terms. Moreover, he
contrasts the fast world of technology with the slow world of books.

Q: What role does a library play to promote the habit of book reading?
Ans: The libraries promote the habit of reading by offering a variety of books
on all topics.
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 GREAT EXPECTATIONS
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Q: Have you read any novel by Charles Dickens?

Ans: Yes, I have read two novels by Charles Dickens. They are 'David Copperfield' and 'Great Expectations'.

Q: What kind of boy was Pip?

Ans: He was a kind boy. He was a lonely orphan. He had to suffer the cruel treatment of his sister.

Q: What changed Pip's life?

Ans: A man whom Pip fed in his misery helped Pip later with money.Thus Pip got education in London due to that man's help. This

changed his life.

Q: How did Pip become a successful businessman?

Ans: First, Pip worked as a clerk. Then by hard work he became of the owners of an insurance firm.Thus he became a successful

businessman.

Exercise Questions and Answers

Q1: Who looked after Pip after the death of his parents?

Ans: His sister and her husband looked after Pip after the death of his parents.

Q2: Who was Joe and how did he treat Pip?

Ans: Joe was Pip's sister’s husband. He loved Pip and treated him like a father.

Q 3: Why did Pip give food and drink to the prisoner?

Ans: Pip gave food and drinks to the prisoner as he was very kind and gentle.

Q4: What happened to the prisoner?

Ans: The prisoner was recaptured by the soldiers.

Q5: Why did the prisoner support Pip?

Ans: The prisoner supported Pip because Pip had been kind to him.

Q6: What happened to the prisoner’s wealth after his death?

Ans: After the prisoner's death, all his wealth was occupied by the government.

 POPULATION GROWTH AND WORLD FOOD SUPPLIES

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QUESTIONS GIVEN WITHIN THE LESSON

Q. What does the word ''depleted'' mean?
Ans: 'To be depleted' means ' to be spent'.

Q. Do you also face shortage of water in your locality? Why?

Ans. No, we do not face shortage of water in our locality because in
our area water purification and its supply is best.

Q. How is fossil energy a finite source?

Ans. The source that cannot be increased or replenished is termed
as finite. As we cannot increase or replenish fossil fuel, it is finite.

Exercise Questions and Answers

Q1: Which areas are most affected by incessant growth in

population?
Ans: The developing countries are the most affected areas by
incessant growth in population.

Q2: Why are the developing countries going to suffer more due to
over population?
Ans: The developing countries are going to suffer more due to over
population as it causes economic and food problems.

Q3: What is the major cause of food shortages and malnutrition?

Ans: Overpopulation is the major cause of food shortages and
malnutrition because more people need more food.

Q4: How are water resources under great stress?

Ans: Due to overpopulation water resources are under great stress
because more people consume more water.

Q5: What is the effect of depletion of fossil energy?

Ans: The effect of depletion of fossil energy is that the fuel prices are
 rising everywhere. Moreover, energy production is also reduced.

Q6: What is the limitation of improved technology?

Ans: The limitation of improved technology is that it cannot make any
addition to the existing natural resources.

Q7: How can sufficient food supply be made possible for the future
generation?
Ans: We can ensure sufficient food supplies for future generation by
doing things like we should manage and protect natural resources
and we should control the fast growing population.

Q8: What strategies should be adopted for the safe future?

Ans: We should manage and protect natural resources. We should
achieve optimum world population. These strategies will make our
future safe. CHAPTER 13 ; "FAITHFULNESS" QUESTIONS AND
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Exercise Questions and Answers

Q1: What case did the young men bring to Hazrat Umar Farooq (R.A)?
Ans: They brought the case of their father's murder. They also brought the strong and sturdy countryman with them.
They complained to Hazrat Umar (RA) that the person had murdered their old father.They demanded justice by
punishing the murderer for his crime.

Q2: Why did the old man hurl a stone at the camel?

Ans: The old man hurled a stone on the camel with all his might because it had eaten a few leaves from one of his
trees. The camel reeled and fell down dead.

Q3: Why did the villager ask Hazrat Umar (R.A) to delay the execution?

Ans: The villager had hid a piece of gold in earth. It belonged to his younger brother. He wanted to hand over that
piece of gold to a trustee. Thus, he asked Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA) to delay the execution.
Q4: On what condition was the criminal allowed to leave?

Ans: He was asked to give his guarantor who could suffer death in case he did not return.The villager looked at the
people present there. He pointed to Hazrat Abu Zar Ghafari as his guarantor. Hazrat Abu Zar Ghafari also agreed to
become his guarantor.

Q5: Why were Sahabas worried?

Ans: Hazrat Abu Zar Ghafari was a worthy companion of the Holy Prophet (pbuh). He was to be killed in case the
murderer did not return. Thus the Sahabas were worried about his life and their eyes were filled with tears.

Q6: Why did the accusers forgive the villager?

Ans: The accusers forgave the villager as they were impressed by his virtue, honesty, loyalty and faithfulness. On
hearing the words of forgiveness, everyone in the court was delighted. They appreciated their nobility.