DEMOCRATIC CITIZENSHIP - Quaid On 11th August, 1947 - English (Compulsory) For Class XI - Questions & Answers

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Unit-1:DEMOCRATIC CITIZENSHIP
Unit 1.1: Reading Comprehension
Quaid On 11^th August, 1947
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Note: Read the text and answer the following questions:
Q.1: Why was the Quaid feeling honoured while addressing the First Constituent Assembly?
Ans. On 10^th August 1947, the First Constituent Assembly was established in order to frame a constitution for Pakistan. The Quaid was made its first ever president. The newly born nation gave him the right to deliver the inaugural speech. Thus, he was feeling honoured while addressing the assembly. He was the originator and first governor general of Pakistan which added to his prestige.

Q.2: Which is the greatest curse according to the Quaid-i-Azam?
Ans: According to the Quaid-i-Azam, Pakistan had inherited several curse i.e. black marketing, nepotism, jobbery etc. To him, one of the greatest curses was bribery and corruption. He believe that all social evils must be curbed an atmosphere of honesty and accountability be set.

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Ans: According to the Quaid-e-Azam, all the criminal acts can threaten any state integrity but bribery and corruption are heinous (wicked) crimes. Pakistan has to set target to wage war against these evils. If a state successfully eliminates corruption and bribery, it can prosper in all walks of life. Black marketing is also another offence which needs to be seriously suppressed. The steps are desired to ensure a crime-free state that can lead to rapid development.

Q.3: What was the Quaid's vision about religious freedom?
Ans: The Quaid's vision about the religious freedom was: "No power can hold another nation in subjection. Therefore, we must learn a lesson from this. You are free, you are free to go to your temples, you are free to go to your mosques or to any other places of worship in this state of Pakistan. You may belong to any religion or caste or creed that has nothing to do with the business of the state. We are starting in the days when there is no discrimination, no distinction between one community and another, no discrimination between one caste or creed and another. We are starting with this fundamental principle that we are all citizens and equal citizens of one state."

Q.4: According to the Quaid-i-Azam, what lesson should we learn?
Ans: According to the Quaid-i-Azam, we should learn the lesson of equality. There should not be suppression of one community by another. Discrimination on the basis of religion, caste, creed or community must be discourage. All citizens should try to give priority to the state rather than religion or creed. The state should nurtures the atmosphere of brotherhood and kindness. People have to think in terms of welfare for all.

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Ans: Keeping in view the global scenario, we have to learn the lesson that no power can put any nation in subjection. Man is born free should be left free without any discrimination. In Pakistan, all the people are free to practise their religion according to their own choice. None has a right to impose his or her will over others in their worshiping or place of worship. Discrimination on the basis of religious communities, is not only unethical but illegal. The views of Quaid-e-Azam can the nation to the track of prosperity.

Q.5: How far the key ideas of the Quaid's speech are applicable to the present scenario?
Ans: The key ideas of the Quaid's speech are:
Unification of all the residents of the state.

• Caste, creed and communities should be merged into one nation.
• All residents should think for the general welfare of the state but not for their particular religions.
• The curses of bribery, corruption, jobbery, nepotism and black marketing should be rooted out. 
• All the above key ideas are applicable in the present scenario of Pakistan. Our state needs to adopt the ideas for the general well-being of our country.

Q.6: How we make Pakistan prosperous in the light of the Quaid's vision?
Ans: We can make Pakistan flourishing and prosperous by forgetting the past and working for the well-being of the poor and needy people of the country. We should cooperate with one another. We should not help one another on the basis of religion or caste but on the basis of being equal citizens of the country. People have to extend their cooperation in all constructive projects. It is believed that the sentiment of humanitarianism minimizes so many ills of society.

Q.7: "I shall always be guided by the principles of justice and fair play without any political language, prejudice and Ill-will." Elaborate these words.
Ans: Here, the Quaid wanted to say that he would follow the principles of justice and fair play while dealing with the citizens of the country. He promised to keep personal enmities away while dealing with the people for the sake of a prosperous and peaceful Pakistan. He would never think ill of any community but try to treat everyone equally. In fact, prejudiced and biased approach kills the spirit of justice. The idea of welfare for all, peace with all and salvation for everyone be propagated.

Q.8: What does the Quaid mean by welfare state?
Ans: Quaid-e-Azam had a strong desire to see Pakistan a welfare state for all. According to his perception it is the responsibility of the state to improve the quality of life of the people. They should be provided with basic needs of life, food, clothing, shelter and education according to the Quaid, a state is duty-bound to take care of all the citizens for their honourable living. It involves the provision of all the things that sustain life.

Q.9: What does the title Democratic citizenship imply for?
Ans: The phrase Democratic Citizenship stands for the significance and worth of the common man. The people are the liability of the state and the government must be conscious of its responsibility. This is the way that forces people to think of their responsibilities besides their rights. This makes a proper balance of rights and responsibilities. In fact the phrase democratic citizenship stands for ethics and morality that stabilize whole of the state.

Q.10: What do you mean by corruption, bribery, injustice and black marketing? Why does the Quaid oppose all?
Ans: These are sister terms and stand for socio-political cultural and commercial crime. These are moral cancer and threaten the roots of our society. For these offensive acts, the wealth of state remains limited in a few hands and the common man begins to starve. In such a state, thumping majority of people hardly gets one-time meal. If a state fails to bring comforts to the people, it can not imagine to have prosperity. Quaid-e-Azam had a resolute will to see Pakistan a strong and prosperous state. He believes that the state can be presented as a model for the rest of the world.

Q.11: What do you know about the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah?
Ans: Ans: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah(25th December 1876 - 11th September 1948) was the founder Of Pakistan. He is revered as the father of nation. He also sought the political union of Hindus and Muslims, which earned him the title of "the best ambassador of Hindu-Muslim unity." He became the first governor General of Pakistan. As a mark of respect, he was titled as Quaid-e-Azam by Pakistani people. Quaid-e-Azam is a urdu language phrase which means "The great leader".

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Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a man par excellence. He was a man of many virtues. As a significant pillar of Indian National Congress, he won the title of the Messenger of Hindu Muslim Unity. Later, he found the prejudiced attitude of congress leaders, he took upon himself the task of separate Muslim state. As the president of the All India Muslim League, he used his level best to avoid bloodshed for the achievement of his goal. Formation of Pakistan was a great victory for Jinnah but he was in deep sorrow for the brutal killings of innocent people. People were warm-hearted and enjoying the victory they achieved in the shape of Pakistan. He tried his level best to control people's emotions. After partition, he emphasized upon the need of peaceful co-existence between the two neighbouring states till the last breath of his life. He exerted himself as a true statesman for the people of all creeds colours and religions in the political scenario of the sub-continent. He was a true statesman, who thought for humanity at large. His far-sighted principle were not materialized by his successors, so Pakistan faced unpredictable upheavals.

Q.12: What was his main contribution?
Ans: Quaid-e-Azam believed in non-violent politics. He fought against extremism. When he found that the politicians of rival camp were determined to put the Muslim nation to subjection, he supported the separation movement. His major objective was to keep the two rival nations in separate states. His aim was to see the subcontinent a peaceful and stable region with the struggle of progress. It was apprehended that two rival camps in the undivided sub-continent might threaten the whole of the continent of Asia. A separate Muslim state was the answer to all socio-political and religious confrontations of this region. The Quaid fought for separation not on the basis of hated but for peaceful co-existence.

Q.13: What was the vision of Quaid-e-Azam for Pakistan?
Ans: The Quaid's speech on 11^th August, 1947 to the constituent Assembly, brings to light his clear vision for Pakistan. He emphasized to make Pakistan a welfare state in letter and spirit. To allow religious freedom to all, the state should safeguard all the people without any discrimination. Putting Pakistan on the track of progress and disallow corruption, bribery and nepotism in all walks of life. To stabilize constituent assembly, legislature and judiciary, rule of law and justice must be assured. The people indulging in black marketing, should be taken to task Pakistan could be declared as crime free state.

Q.14: Share some famous quotes of the Quaid-e-Azam.
Ans: Some famous quotes of the Quaid-e-Azam are given below:

• "I do not believe in taking the right decision, I take a decision and make it right."
• "There are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen."
• "Think a hundred times before you take a decision, but once the decision is taken, stand by it as one man."
• "With faith, discipline and selfless devotion to duty, there is nothing worthwhile that you cannot achieve."
• "No struggle can ever succeed without women participating side by side with men."
• "Expect the best, Prepare for the worst."
• "Failure is a word unknown to me."

Q.15: What were the key messages in Quaid-e-Azam's speech to the Constituent Assembly?
Ans: In his speech to the Constituent Assembly on August 11, 1947, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah delivered several key messages.

• Firstly, he emphasized that Pakistan was to be a democratic and sovereign state where every citizen would have equal rights and opportunities, regardless of their background or religion.
• Secondly, he called upon the people of Pakistan to work together in a spirit of cooperation and unity, forgetting the past differences and animosities.
• Thirdly, he urged the assembly to focus on the well-being of the masses and the poor, and to promote social and economic justice through honest and fair distribution of the country's resources.
• Fourthly, he emphasized that the state should have a modern and progressive outlook, based on principles of equality, freedom, and tolerance.
• Fifthly, he stressed the importance of education, both for men and women, as the key to progress and development.
• Lastly, he warned against corruption, exploitation of people, and misuse of power, which he believed would lead to the downfall of the state.

Q.17: How did Quaid-e-Azam envision the future of Pakistan?
Ans: In his speech to the Constituent Assembly on August 11, 1947, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah envisioned a bright future for Pakistan as a democratic, sovereign, and progressive state. He emphasized that every citizen would have equal rights and opportunities, regardless of their background or religion. He believed that the people of Pakistan should work together in a spirit of cooperation and unity, and focus on the well-being of the masses and the poor. He envisioned a state that would be modern and progressive, based on principles of equality, freedom, and tolerance. He also stressed the importance of education, particularly for women, as a key to progress and development. Quaid-e-Azam warned against corruption, exploitation, and misuse of power, which he believed would lead to the downfall of the state. Overall, he believed that if the people of Pakistan could work together in harmony and with a sense of purpose, the country would achieve its potential and become a great nation.