English X - Chapter No.25 - MCQs and Fill In the Blanks

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THE CUSTOMS OF VARIOUS REGIONS OF PAKISTAN
MCQs and Fill In the Blanks

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In thee north of Pakistan are the _______ mountains with their silvery waterfalls and cool lakes.
a. grassy
b. snow-copped
c. barren
d. tall

2. The tribal people and the Pathan of the north are sturdy and ________.
a. healthy
b. beautiful
c. brave

d. strong

3. The proud father announces the birth of a son by _____.
a. fire crackers
b. rifle shots
c. dancing
d. singing

4. The Pathans are very _____ by nature.
a. polite
b. hospitable
c. decent
d. sobre

5. Quaid-e-Azam called the Punjab _____ of Pakistan.
a. brain
b. vital organ
c. heart
d. soul

6. The University of Taxila flourished in the Punjab about _____ years ago.
a. 500
b. 1500
c. 2,000
d. 2,500

7. The _____ of Cbiniot is famous all over the country.
a. sport goods
b. inlaid furniture
c. embroidery
d. cutlery

8. The ____ of Sialkot are famous.
a. sport goods
b. inlaid furniture
c. embroidery
d. cutlery

9. The _______ of  Wazirabad is famous.
a. sport goods
b. inlaid furniture
c. embroidery
d. cutlery

10. The _____ of Multan is famous all over. country.
a. sport goods
b. inlaid furniture
c. embroidery
d. cutlery

11. The _______ of Gujrat and Bhawalpur is also famous.
a. Pottery
b. inlaid furniture
c. embroidery
d. cutlery

12. Punjabi girls amuse themselves by dancing the _____ at wedding ceremonies.
a. luddi
b. bhangra
c. disco
d. classical


13. Punjabi men express their joy by dancing the _______ at wedding ceremonies.
a. luddi
b. bhangra
c. disco
d. classical

14. Mela Chiragan is held every year on the eve of the urs of saint ________.
a. Baba Farid
b. Data Ganj Baksh
c. Madbu Lal Hussain
d. Baba Uddin Zakariya

15. People of Baluchistan keep themselves warm by using a ________ in cold weather.
a. heater
b. burner
c. stove
d. sandly

16. In _____ the wedding food Is brought along with, the baraat.
a. Khyber Pakhtunkbwa
b. Baluchistan
c. Punjab
d. Sindh

17. The ancient civilization of Sindh dates back to _____ B.C.
a. 500
b. 1000
c. 2,000
d. 2,500

18. The ruins of Moen jo Daro are ______ years old.
a. 3,000
b. 4,000
c. 5,000
d. 6,000

19. The Ek Tara and ______ are typical musical instruments of Sindh.
a. Sarangi
b. Aighoza
c. Murli
d. Piano

20. The Sindhi ______ is admired all over Pakistan as well as in foreign countries.
a. cutlery
b. embroidery
c. music
d. pottery

Fill In The Blanks:

1. The Pathans celebrate the birth of a son by firing Rifle-shots.
2. The Pathans are sturdy and war-like people.
3. They like roasted mutton and Chapli Kababs.
4. The Punjab is a seat of learning.
5. The University of Taxila flourished about two thousand and five hundred years ago.
6. The Punjabi farmers sit in the Chopal in th evening.
7. The geographical variations of Pakistan are reflected in the customs of the people of various regions of our country.
8. The power of a tribe depends upon the number of its menfolk.
9. The birth of a son is regarded as a great blessing for the family.
10. The Pathans are very hospitable to their guests.
11. The generosity to their guests is well-known.
12. The Punjab has been called the "Heart of Pakistan" by the Quaid-i-Azam.
13. The inlaid furniture of Chiniot, the sports goods of Sialkot, the cutlery of Wazirabad, the pottery of Gujrat and Bahawalpur are known all over the country.
14. Mahya' and 'Heer' are the famous folk songs of the Punjab.
15. Luddi and Bhangra dances are performed at the time of weddings.
16. The Balochistan is made up of vast barren lands and dry mountains.
17. Extreme climate has made life very difficult for the people.
18. The Balochis lead a simple life and they usually sit and sleep on the floor.
19. The traditional jewelry of Balochistan is beautifully designed.
20. The civilization of Sindh, (the Valley of Mehran) is one of the oldest in the world.
21. The folk-music of Sindh is very sweet and melodious.
22. 'Alghoza’ and 'Ek-Tara' are the popular instrument of Sindh.
23. The Sindhi embroidery is admired all over Pakistan as well as in foreign countries.
24. The women of Balochistan wear most of their jewellery all the time.
25. The habits, dialects and dress vary from place to place.