English X - Chapter No.25 - Reference To Context

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THE CUSTOMS OF VARIOUS REGIONS OF PAKISTAN
Reference To Context

Note : Students are advised to read whole chapters and poems thoroughly for reference to context Text Book Name: Secondary Stage English Book 2 For Class X
Lesson Name: The Customs of Various Regions of Pakistan


Explain With Reference To Context (Prose)

1. These geographical variations are reflected in the customs of the people of various regions of our country.
(i) Name the lesson and correct English Text Book name from which has this extract been taken?
(ii) What do you know about various region of Pakistan?
(iii) Which region of Pakistan is called " Heart of Pakistan" by the Quaid e Azam and why?
(iv) Which civilization is considered the oldest in the world?
Ans. (i)Lesson Name: The Customs of Various Regions of Pakistan
Text Book Name: Secondary Stage English Book 2 For Class X
(ii) Pakistan is full of beautiful natural scenery. In the north are the snow-wrapped mountains with their silvery waterfalls and cool lakes. The central part consists of the fertile green plains of the Punjab and Sindh. Then there are the rocky regions of Balochistan and the beautiful shores of the Arabian sea. These geographical variations are reflected in the customs of the people of various regions of our country.
(iii) The Punjab, the land of five-rivers, has been called the "Heart of Pakistan" by the Quaid-i-Azam because it has always been a center of culture and a seat of learning. The habits, dialects and dress vary from place to place. With nearly every district, some particular craft is associated. The Punjabis are religious by nature. Most of their festivals and fairs are connected with Urs at the shrines of famous saints.
(iv) The civilization of Sindh, (the Valley of Mehran) is one of the oldest in the world.

2. The power of a tribe depends upon the number of its menfolk.
i) Name the lesson and correct English Text Book name from which has this extract been taken?
(ii) How does a tribesman announce the birth of a son? and Why does he announce it?
(iii) What sort of people the tribal are?
Ans. (i)Lesson Name: The Customs of Various Regions of Pakistan
Text Book Name: Secondary Stage English Book 2 For Class X
(ii) The power of a tribe depends upon the number of its menfolk. The birth of a son is, therefore, regarded as a great blessing for the family. That's why the proud father announces the birth of a son by rifle-shots.
(iii) The tribal people and Pathans of the north are sturdy and brave. Through the ages they have fought the invaders coming from the north. They are enthusiastic warriors and extremities of weather and climate have made them physically very strong. The power of a tribe depends upon the number of its menfolk. They are very hospitable by nature. Marriages are arranged by parents.

3. The Punjab, the land of five-rivers, has been called the "Heart of Pakistan" by the Quaid-i-Azam.
i) Name the lesson and correct English Text Book name from which has this extract been taken?
(ii) Why is the Punjab called “Heart of Pakistan”?
(iii) Why is the Punjab called the seat of learning?
Ans. (i)Lesson Name: The Customs of Various Regions of Pakistan
Text Book Name: Secondary Stage English Book 2 For Class X
(ii)  The Punjab, the land of five-rivers, has been called the "Heart of Pakistan" by the Quaid-i-Azam because it has always been a center of culture and a seat of learning. The habits, dialects and dress vary from place to place. With nearly every district, some particular craft is associated. The Punjabis are religious by nature. Most of their festivals and fairs are connected with Urs at the shrines of famous saints. 

 (iii) The Punjab is called the seat of learning because centuries ago, many educational, institutions flourished in this region. The University of Taxila flourished nearly two thousand and five hundred years ago. Even today a large number of schools, colleges and universities are flourishing in the Punjab.

4. Even though large and small towns have developed, many people still live a nomadic life.
i) Name the lesson and correct English Text Book name from which has this extract been taken?
(ii) Who lead simple nomadic life and Why?
(iii) Describe a wedding of the people who feasts the guests of both the bride and the groom?
Ans. (i)Lesson Name: The Customs of Various Regions of Pakistan
Text Book Name: Secondary Stage English Book 2 For Class X
(ii) The Baluchis leads simple nomado=ic life. Baluchistan has vast barren lands and dry mountains. Extreme weather makes life quite difficult for the Balochis. Although large and small towns have developed there but many people still live a nomadic life. In winter, they come down from the mountains and in summer go back to their homes in the hills.
(iii) The Balochi wedding ceremonies are performed amidst songs and laughter with men and women dancing to the lively beat of drums, which is considered to be the main heritage of the wedding. The groom feasts his own and the bride's guests. The food is brought along with the Baraat.

5. The civilization of Sindh, (the Valley of Mehran) is one of the oldest in the world.
i) Name the lesson and correct English Text Book name from which has this extract been taken?
(ii)  How old is the civilization of valley of Mehran and what do you know about it?
(iii) What are the famous crafts of Sindh?
Ans. (i)Lesson Name: The Customs of Various Regions of Pakistan
Text Book Name: Secondary Stage English Book 2 For Class X
(ii)  The civilization of the Valley of Mehran, (Sindh) is one of the oldest in the world. The ancient city of Moen-jo-daro dates back to 2500 B.C. and its ruins speak of the highly developed and very advanced society that existed there about 5,000 years ago.
(iii) Most of the crafts of Sindh emerged from the embroidery is admired all over Pakistan as well as in foreign countries. These handicrafts include dresses of both men and women are colorfully embroidered in silk thread, beads and mirror. Mirror work is also done on purses and cushions.

6. Most festivals in Sindh, as in the Punjab, are of a religious nature.
i) Name the lesson and correct English Text Book name from which has this extract been taken?
(ii) Which festivals are religious in Nature in Sindh as well as in Punjab? Who are the famous saints of Sindh?
(iii) What is an Urs and how it is celebrated?
Ans. (i)Lesson Name: The Customs of Various Regions of Pakistan
Text Book Name: Secondary Stage English Book 2 For Class X
(ii) Urs which is religious in nature is celebrated in Sindh as well as in Punjab. 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.

 (iii) Urs is the death or birth anniversary of mystic poets which is celebrated in a religious manner at their shrines. People from all over the country gather at these shrines, sing devotional songs called Qawalis and participate in the festivities of the fair.