CHAPTER – 26
Question and Answers
Q.1 What sort of people are the Pathans and food of what kind do they like?
Ans. Pathans are enthusiastic warriors and extremities of weather and
climate have made them physically very strong. They are famous for their
hospitality and men power is taken as their pride in the community.
Roast Mutton and spicy tongue are specially like by them.
Q.2 How and why does a tribes man announce the birth of a son?
Ans. A tribes man fires with the rifle to make the birth of son known
publicly. He does so because the birth of son is regarded a blessing for
them. Men power is taken as their pride in the community.
Q.3 Why is the Punjab called the seat of learning?
Ans. The Punjab is called the seat of learning because centuries ago,
many educational, institutions flourished in this region and their
import is still continue in the form of schools, colleges and
universities. Taxila University, flourished two thousand and five
hundred years ago gives a healthy proof that Punjab has always been a
seat of learning.
Q.4 Where do the Punjabi farmers sit in the evening?
Ans. The Punjabi farmers sit in Chopals in the evening. They discuss
about the weather and crops and also solve their disputes. They also
enjoy songs and dances i.e. chopals gathering provides them recreation.
Q.5 What is the result of extreme weather on the lives of Balochis? Why Balochies lead simple nomadic life?
Ans. The extremities of weather unable the Balochis to lead their lives
in just one place. They move from place to place in order to escape from
the calamities of season. Their daily life is badly effected by
weather.
Q.6 Describe a Balochi wedding?
Ans. A Balochi wedding ceremony is to be very joyous and jubilant which
provides a joy to the guest. Men and women dance to the lively beat of
drums which is considered to be the main heritage of the wedding. The
groom feasts his own and bride’s guests.
Q.7 How old is the civilization of valley of Mehran and name the university existed that time?
Ans. The Valley of Mehran is one of the ancient civilization of the
world which had life in 2500 B.C. It’s ancient city Moen-jo-Daro’s ruins
speak of the highly developed society that existed there about 5000
years ago. The University of Taxila existed that time.
Q.8 Who are the famous saints of Sindh?
Ans. Lal Shahbaz Qalander and Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai are the famous
saints of Sindh. These mystic poets and saints preached the message of
Allah in a very convincing way. Their poetry is an important aspect of
our culture.
Q.9 What are the famous crafts of Sindh?
Ans. Most of the crafts of Sindh emerged from the embroidery which is
praised all over the country as well as in foreign countries. These
handicrafts include dresses embroided with silk thread, beads and
mirror. Mirror work is also done on purses and cushions.
Q.10 How are the marriages arranged and wedding ceremonies performed among Pathans?
Ans. The Pathans believe in arranged marriages which are done by their
elders. Wedding ceremonies are celebrated with great vehemence in which
guests make rhythmical movement to the beats of drum.
Q.11 Why is the Punjab called “Heart of Pakistan”?
Ans. Quaid-e-Azam declared Punjab as “Heart of Pakistan” because of its
geographical and knowledge importance. It is a land of five rivers and
seat of learning. The religious glimpse in the region is cleared from
the fact that shrines of saints and holy men the living glory of
Pakistan.
Q.12 What is an Urs and how it is celebrated?
Ans. Urs is the death or birth anniversary of mystic poets which is
celebrated in a religious manner. People gather at the shrines and sing
devotional songs. They attend the fairs connected with these urs.
Q.13 What is the importance of culture?
Ans. This lesson emphasizes upon the importane of culture for any
nation. For any civilization called cultured is an important thing. As
it is said that “A person without a heritage is just like a fiddler
sitting on an inclined roof.”
Q.14 What is sandy and where it is used?
Ans. Sandy is sort of coal store which is used in extreme cold weather.
Sandy with a little burning coal in the middle of the room which provide
heat to the people. This instrument is common in Baluchistan.
‘Q.15 Write the main theme of this lesson?
Ans. This lesson tells us the fact that Pakistan is very rich in
diversities of custom. It shows us that how people of different regions
of our country lead their lives in connection with their customs. This
cultural legacy is the basic identity of Pakistan.
Q.16 What do you know about Pakistani culture?
Ans. Pakistani culture comprises of different colourful customs which
include religious festivals, lively marriage celebrations, arts and
handicrafts. Pakistani culture is also embroided with the thread of
simplicity and hospitality. This collective manifestation of customs and
traditions mostly emerged from history which re the basic identity of
Pakistan.
Fill in the Blanks
1. The birth of a son is therefore, regarded as a great blessing for the family.
2. The Pathans of the north are steady and warlike.
3. People from all over the country participate in the “URs” and sing devotional songs.
4. They will protect a visitor at the cost of their own lives.
5. The favourite food of the people is meat.
6. Roast mutton and Chapli Kababs are popular dishes.
7. Most festivals in Sindh, as in Punjab are of religious nature.
8. Sheep are bred in large herds on the green slopes of the northern regions.
9. The rock area is mostly barren.
10. The ancient city of Moen-jo-Daro dates back to 2500 BC.
Idioms
1. To see eye to eye with someone: To have the same opinion, or to agree with
Example: Management seldom see eye to eye with Labour.
Sentence: The opposition saw eye to eye when the Government is passing the bill against 8th amendment.
2. To turn a deaf ear to: To pay no attention to
Example: The employee kept pleading his case but the manager turned a deaf ear to it.
Sentence: Paksitan has raised Kashmir issue several times in the United Nations but it had turned a deaf ear to it.
3. A black sheep: A bad character in an other wise good group
Example: Our school has produced very good citizens but there are black sheep too.
Sentence: We should point at the black sheep of the society.
4. To take to task: To call to account, to blame, to rebuke
Example: Those who are corrupt will have to be taken to task of their doings.
Sentence: The manager was taken to task of his mis-dealings in the accounts of bank.
5. Far and wide: over a large area.
Example: This tour will take you over far and wide of the country.
Sentence: People from far and wide places came to see to newly born baby of the Kangaroo in the zoo.
6. At large: at liberty, or free.
Example: The politician is popular at large.
Sentence: People at large condemned the opening of wine shops in their locality.
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