Grade X

Class X














J.S. Bottar
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ANSWERS OF THE QUESIONS

UNIT # 1
Hazrat Muhammad Embodiment of Justice


NOTE:
Students may get any one from the given answers as
(A) is for hardworking students for getting good marks; while the other
(B) is for poor students or the students who have very short time for their preparation.


Comprehension

Question #1. How can people achieve perfection in the moral, spiritual and social areas of life?
Answer:
People can seek light from the message and guidance from Hazrat Muhammad’s ﷺ life to achieve perfection in the moral, spiritual and social areas of life.

Question #2.   How did the Holy Prophet set high and noble ideals for all mankind?
Answer:
The Holy Prophet’s ﷺ life was an embodiment of the Holy Quran. He ﷺ set high and noble ideals for all mankind through his practical example. He himself did what he preached.

Question #3.   How were people of Makkah convinced of the Holy Prophet’s justice even before his Prophethood?
Answer:
As the Holy Prophet ﷺ was just and fair in his dealing with other people even before his Prophethood, they were convinced of his justice.

Question #4.   What standards of justice did the Holy Prophet practice as head of the state of Madinah?
Answer:
As head of state of Medina the Holy Prophet  practiced high standards of justice. For him everyone was equal before law. He decided all cases on merit with justice and equity irrespective of colour, creed or race.

Question #5.   What made non-Muslims bring their suits to the Holy Prophet ?
Answer:
Non-Muslims were highly impressed by the high standards of the Holy Prophet’s ﷺ justice. So they brought their suits to him.

Question #6.   How does the Quran describe the personality of the Holy Prophet ?
Answer:
To describe the personality of the Holy Prophet ﷺ the Holy Quran says: “We have indeed, in the Messenger of God, a good example (of conduct) for anyone whose hope is in God and the final Day.”



UNIT # 2
CHINESE NEW YEAR
NOTE:
Students may get any one from the given answers as
(A) is for hardworking students for getting good marks; while the other
(B) is for poor students or the students who have very short time for their preparation.

Comprehension

Question # 1. When does Chinese New Year start?
Answer:          Chinese New Year starts between January 21st and February 20th.

Question # 2.  Why do Chinese families do thorough cleaning of their houses before New Year’s Day?
Answer (A):   Chinese families do a thorough cleaning of their houses before New Year’s Day to clean out any bad luck from the previous year and to make the house ready to welcome good-luck for the coming year.
Answer (B):   They do a thorough cleaning of their houses before New Year’s Day to clean out any bad luck from the previous year and to welcome good-luck for the coming year.

Question # 3.  Which colour is not allowed and which colour is encouraged on Chinese New Year? Why?
Answer (A):   The black colour is not allowed on Chinese New Year due to its association with death, however red colour is encouraged as it is associated with warding off bad spirits.
Answer (B):   Black colour is associated with death so not allowed, and red colour is associated with warding off bad spirits so it is encouraged.

Question # 4.  What do decorations on doors and windows symbolize?
Answer:          Decorations on doors and windows symbolize luck and happiness.

Question # 5.  What is the significance of New Year’s Eve Dinner?
Answer (A):   The New Year’s Eve Dinner is of great significance as it is a source of visiting relatives and it is also considered a source of getting prosperity and long life.
Answer (B):   The New Year’s Eve Dinner is of great significance as it is considered a source of getting prosperity and long life.

Question # 6.  What do the little red envelopes fill with money symbolize?
Answer (A/B): The little red envelopes filled with money symbolize wealth and prosperity for the coming year.

Question # 7.  What is the importance of Chinese New Year for Chinese families?
Answer (A):  The Chinese families come together on the eve of the New Year to revive their relationship with each other and welcome the New Year. In this way they reinvigorate themselves for the coming year.

Answer (B):  The New Year’s Eve Dinner is of great significance as it is a source of visiting relatives and it is also considered a source of getting prosperity and long life.


UNIT # 3
TRY AGAIN
 (Poem)


NOTE:
Students may get any one from the given answers as
(A) is for hardworking students for getting good marks; while the other
(B) is for poor students or the students who have very short time for their preparation.

Comprehension

Q#1:    What is the lesson taught in the first stanza?

Ans (A):
The lesson taught in the first stanza is that we should try again if we do not succeed in our first attempt. We should show courage and perseverance without fear of failure. It will certainly ensure our success.

Ans (B): 
The lesson taught in the first stanza is that in case of any failure we should not lose our heart and try again. Eventually, we will get success.

Q#2:    What can we learn from failure?

Ans(A):
From our failure, we learn about the weaknesses, wrong policies and wrong ideas. It enables us to know the way by which we can achieve our goal.

Ans(B):
From our failure, we learn about shortcomings in the struggle. It enables us to get the best way to achieve the goal.

Q#3:    How is failure not a disgrace?

Ans(A):
Failure is not a disgrace. From it, we learn about shortcomings in the struggle. It enables us to get the other best way to achieve the goal.

Ans(B):
Failure is not a disgrace to us when we are not frustrated by it,and keep on trying till our success.

Q#4:    How many times should we try and why?

Ans(A/B):
We should keep on trying again and again until we succeed. We should do so because it is the only way by which we can achieve our goals.

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

Ans(A):
If we find our task hard we should make a long struggle to do it. We should show patience till we achieve our goal. Our long struggle will surely be rewarding.

Ans(B):
If we find our task hard we should not lose our heart. We should persistently struggle with patience until the success.

Q#6:    Give an example of struggle from your life?

Ans(A):
During my early school life I was keenly desirous of speaking English. But I found that it was a very hard task. However, I continued trying for it and finally succeeded in speaking English fluently.

Ans(B):
Early time of my school life I faced very difficult in speaking English. But I persistently tried and succeeded.


UNIT # 4
FIRST AID
NOTE:
Students may get any one from the given answers as
(A) is for hardworking students for getting good marks; while the other
(B) is for poor students or the students who have very short time for their preparation.

Comprehension


Q#1:       You should not keep checking if the bleeding has stopped? Why?
Ans(A/B): 
We should not keep checking the wound because this may damage or dislodge the clot that is forming and cause bleeding to resume.

Q#2:       Why is it necessary to keep away soap from the wound?
Ans(A/B): 
It is necessary because soap may irritate the wound.

Q#3:       How is an antibiotic cream or ointment good in healing the wound?
Ans(A): 
An antibiotic cream or ointment is good in healing the wound. It helps to keep the surface moist. Besides, it helps the body’s natural healing process to work faster.

Ans(B):
It helps to keep the surface moist and also helps the body’s natural healing process to work faster.

Q#4:       What should you do if you are allergic to adhesive material used in most bandages?
Ans(A/B): 
In this case we should use adhesive-free dressings or sterile gauze held in place with paper tape or a loosely applied elastic bandage.

Q#5:       When do you need to see a doctor?
Ans(A/B): 
We need to see a doctor when the wound is not healing or we notice any redness, increasing pain, drainage, worm or swelling.

Q#6:       What should your first aid kit consist of?
Ans(A/B): 
It should contain the following items;
(i)                 First Aid Book
(ii)               Band-Aids
(iii)             Elastic bandages
(iv)              Gauze and Adhesive tape
(v)                Antiseptic wipes and cotton wool
(vi)              Safety pins and tweezers
(vii)            Scissors
(viii)          Latex Gloves
(ix)              Calamine Lotion
(x)                Clinical Thermometer
(xi)              Pain-killers.



UNIT # 5
THE RAIN 
(Poem)
NOTE:
Students may get any one from the given answers as
(A) is for hardworking students for getting good marks; while the other
(B) is for poor students or the students who have very short time for their preparation.

Comprehension

Q4, Q5 & Q6 have the same answer in (A)

Q#1:    What does the poet hear?
Ans(A/B):The poet hears the melodious sound of the rain falling on the leaves of the trees.

Q#2:    What according to the poet is a sweet noise?
Ans(A/B): According to the poet the sound of the rain, falling on the leaves is a sweet noise.

Q#3:    What will happen after the rain stops?
Ans(A/B): The shining Sun will come out after the rain stops. The wondrous light of the Sun will vanish the darkness.

Q#4:    How does the sun come out after the rain?
Ans(A) The shining Sun comes out after the rain stops; and its wondrous light vanishes the darkness and enlighten the drops with colours.
Ans(B): After the rain the Sun comes out shining brightly.

Q#5:    How does the light fill the drops?
Ans(A):
The shining Sun comes out after the rain stops; and its wondrous light vanishes the darkness and enlightens the drops with colours.
Ans(B):After the rain, when the sun shines its light fills the drops rendering them bright.

Q#6:    What makes the scene lovely?
Ans(A): The shining Sun comes out after the rain stops; and its wondrous light vanishes the darkness and enlightens the drops with colours. All this makes the scene lovely.


Ans(B): The Sun shining in its majesty makes the scene lovely.

UNIT # 6

TELEVISION VS. NEWSPAPERS

NOTE:
Students may get any one from the given answers as
(A) is for hardworking students for getting good marks; while the other
(B) is for poor students or the students who have very short time for their preparation.

Comprehension

Q#1:    How is a newspaper more convenient medium of news?
Ans(A):          
A newspaper is a more convenient medium of news because it does not require us to sit in a place and read news. We can carry the newspapers with us everywhere.

Ans (B): A newspaper is a more convenient medium of the news because it does not bound us, and we can easily carry it anywhere.

Q#2:    How does a viewer get restricted while watching TV news?
Ans(A/B):
A TV viewer is restricted on TV news because he is bound of watching it at a certain time and place.

Q#3:    In what way viewing news on TV is easier than reading a newspaper?
Ans(A):
In a way viewing news on TV is easier than reading a newspaper because TV provides audio- visual programmes and mastery in language is not necessary. Whereas newspaper reading requires much knowledge about the language.

Ans(B):
TV broadcasts it’s all programmes in audio-visual and mastery in language is not necessary; while newspaper reading requires much knowledge about language skill.

Q#4:    How do newspapers give us more in-depth coverage?
Ans(A/B):
The newspapers give us more in-depth coverage through their editorials and the expert views and analysis of the column writers.

Q#5:    Why do some people read more than one newspapers?
Ans(A/B):
Some people reads more than one newspapers to get different viewpoints of the story and to check for its validity.

Q#6:    How can readers give feedback to the newspaper articles?
Ans(A/B):
Readers can also give feedback to the newspaper articles by writing to the forum pages.

Q#7:    Which medium do you prefer for news? Why?
Ans(A/B):
Each medium has its own strengths and strong points. So the ideal seems to be if one has the time to both read newspapers and watch it on television.



UNIT # 7

LITTLE BY LITTLE ON WALKS FAR 

NOTE:
Students may get any one from the given answers as
(A) is for hardworking students for getting good marks; while the other
(B) is for poor students or the students who have very short time for their preparation.

Comprehension

Q#1:    What are some distinctions of the writer?
Ans(A/B):
Some distinctions of the writer are that he participated and got many awards for a number of competitions e.g. Quiz Programmes, Declamation and Essay writing contest etc.

Q#2:    How has the writer spent his summer vacation?
Ans(A/B):
The writer has spent his summer vacation by doing several summer jobs.

Q#3:    What has he gained from his summer jobs experiences?
Ans(A/B):
He has gained from his summer jobs experiences an understanding of independence and responsibility.

Q#4:    How are these experiences helpful to him in future?
Ans(A/B):
These experiences have made him more mature and responsible; and these will be helpful to him in future to become a successful person.

Q#5:    What kind of student is the writer? Which of his qualities impress you?
Ans(A/B):
The writer is a very hardworking and good student. He is all-rounder. His qualities of being so hardworking and responsible impress me a lot.


                                                         
Block Questions:
What kind of person is the author?
What does the author want to imply by mentioning his co-curricular activities?
How have these job experiences made the author more mature?
That has motivated the author to participate so actively?



UNIT # 8

Peace

NOTE:
Students may get any one from the given answers as
(A) is for hardworking students for getting good marks; while the other
(B) is for poor students or the students who have very short time for their preparation.

Comprehension



Q#1:    How is wind described in the first stanza?


Ans(A): The wind is described in the poem as roaring, smashing, monster of destruction, raking out all man’s work from the valleys and vales.


Ans(B): The wind is described in the poem as roaring, smashing.

Q#2:    With what wind is compared in the first stanza?

Ans(A): In first stanza the wind is compared with the monster of destruction because of its roaring, smashing and raking all work out from the valleys.

Ans(B): In first stanza the wind is compared with the monster of destruction.

Q#3:    What is wind doing to all man’s work?

Ans(A/B): Wind is raking out all the work from the valleys and vales.

 Q#4:    How does the scene look like when wind is still?

Ans(A/B): When the wind is still it seems everlasting motionlessness. It shows that actually its truth is calmness and peace. The scene looks beautiful, bright blue sky and all you hear is gentle whispering.

Ans(B): When the wind stops the scene looks beautiful, calm, peaceful and everlasting motionless.

Q#5:    What comparison is made in the second stanza?

Ans(A/B): In the second stanza, the comparison is made between the core and the hearing. Means its centre is in truth, eternal stillness and bright blue sky; while all the hearing is gentle whispers far away and unimportant.

Ans(B): The comparison made in the second stanza wind with stillness and sound like gentle whispering.



UNIT # 9

Selecting the Right Career

NOTE:
Students may get any one from the given answers as
(A) is for hardworking students for getting good marks; while the other
(B) is for poor students or the students who have very short time for their preparation.

Comprehension




Q#1:    What are some famous careers for the young people in the past?
Ans(A/B): Some famous careers for the young people in the past were to become a doctor, a piolet, or engineer.

Q#2:    Nowadays non-traditional careers are more appealing to young minds? Why?
Ans(A/B): Nowadays non-traditional career is more appealing to young minds because today life has become more dynamic and innovative.

Q#3:    What is meant by the “right profession”?
Ans(A/B): Right profession means to select a career which provides not only the money but also the mental peace and satisfaction.

Q#4:    Why is it important to consider the scope of any field?
Ans(A/B): It is important to consider the scope of any field so that it may not prove itself useless at the end.
Q#5:    Is there any need of proper career counselling department? Why?
Ans(A/B):  There is a dire need of career counselling department at different levels. It can play a key role in selecting suitable profession or field to the young people. After determining the personalities, observing and analysing the interests they can guide towards a rewarding profession.

Q#6:    How can career counsellors help the young people?
Ans(A): The career counsellors can help the young people by selecting a suitable profession or field for them. After determining the personalities, observing and analysing their interest counsellors can guide them towards a rewarding profession.
Ans(B): The career counsellors can play a key role in guiding the young people towards a rewarding profession by observing their interest and personalities.

 Q#7:    Which career do you want to opt for? Give reasons.
Ans(A/B): I want to opt for teaching as my career because I love learning and want to share my knowledge with others.





UNIT # 10

A World Without Books?

NOTE:
Students may get any one from the given answers as
(A) is for hardworking students for getting good marks; while the other
(B) is for poor students or the students who have very short time for their preparation.

Comprehension

Q#1:    How does a book connect the reader and the writer?
Ans(A/B):

Q#2:    In what way books are better than radio, TV and Internet?
Ans(A/B):

Q#3:   “It’s slow food in a world given over to fast food” Explain.
Ans(A/B):

Q#4:    Why should people be given more opportunity to read books?
Ans(A/B):

Q#5:    Which book has inspired you the most? Why?
Ans(A/B):




UNIT # 11

Great Expectation

NOTE:
Students may get any one from the given answers as
(A) is for hardworking students for getting good marks; while the other
(B) is for poor students or the students who have very short time for their preparation.

Comprehension

Q#1:    Who looked aftger Pip after the death of his parents?
Ans(A/B):

Q#2:    Who was Joe? How did he treat Pip?
Ans(A/B):

Q#3:    Why did Pip give food and drink to the prisioner?
Ans(A/B):

Q#4:    What happened to the prisoner?
Ans(A/B):

Q#5:    Why did the prisoner support Pip?
Ans(A/B):

Q#6:    What happened to the prisoner’s wealth after his death?
Ans(A/B):

Q#7:    Do you know a person who achieved success in life through his hard work?
Ans(A/B):




UNIT # 12

Population Growth and World Food Supplies

NOTE:
Students may get any one from the given answers as
(A) is for hardworking students for getting good marks; while the other
(B) is for poor students or the students who have very short time for their preparation.

Comprehension

Q#1:    Which areas are most affected by incessant growth in population?
Ans(A/B):

Q#2:    Why are developing countries going to suffer more due to over population?
Ans(A/B):

Q#3:    what is the major cause of food shortages and malnutrition?
Ans(A/B):

Q#4:    How are water resources under great stress?
Ans(A/B):

Q#5:    What is the effect of depletion of fossil energy?
Ans(A/B):

Q#6:    What is the limitation of improved technology?
Ans(A/B):

Q#7:    How can sufficient food supply be made possible for the future generation?
Ans(A/B):

Q#8:    What strategies should be adopted for safe future?
Ans(A/B):



                                                                    

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