Chapter No.8 - Culture Of Pakistan - Short Question Answers - Pakistan Studies For Class X

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CULTURE OF PAKISTAN

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Q.1: Define culture in three sentences.
Ans: CULTURE:
The social environment is called, culture. The literal meaning of culture is to cultivate something.
The culture of a nation is combination of a number of factors like, way of living, the language, literature, religion, custom and traditions, ideology of life, food, habits, architecture and fine arts.
The geographical conditions which include land, climate, vegetation, natural minerals resources and animals have great impact on the culture of a nation.

Q.2: Write three sentences on culture of Pakistan.
Ans: CULTURE OF PAKISTAN:
Pakistan is a land of different nations living in four provinces of Pakistan. In all four Provinces there are four different cultures. But with the combination of all these cultures a new culture has been formed called Pakistan culture. Urdu language is the main feature of'Pakistan culture. Our national dress "Kamseez Shalwar" also represents our nation culture.

Q.3: Name four regional languages of Pakistan.
Ans: REGIONAL LANGUAGES OF PAKISTAN:
Following are the four main regional languages of four provinces of Pakistan.

1. Punjab — Punjabi.
2. Sindh — Sindhi.
3. Baluchistan — Balochi.
4. N.W.F:P — Pashto.

Q.4: Write three sentences on Urdu language.
Ans: URDU LANGUAGE:
Urdu is the national language of Pakistan. It is largely spoken and understood in the whole country. It is not very old language, it was first introduced during the Mughal period but now it has become an international and one of biggest languages of the world. It is sign of unity among all nations of Pakistan and it is our identity in whole world.

Q.5: State three qualities of Urdu language.
Ans: QUALITIES OF URDU LANGUAGE:
Following are the three main qualities of Urdu Language.

1. Easy Language:
   It is one of the easiest of all languages. We can learn it easily.
   
   
2. National Language:
   Urdu language is the national language of Pakistan, because it is mostly spoken and understood in the whole country.
   
   
3. Possesses Valuable Literature:
   Urdu language possesses very valuable and rich treasure of poetry and prose.

Q.6: State in three sentences the importance of Urdu language as national language.
Ans: IMPORTANCE OF URDU LANGUAGE:
Language is the most important part of any culture. Urdu language is the national language of Pakistan. In a country like Pakistan where different languages are spoken and all four provinces are possessing different culture, Urdu language is a sign of unity among all nations. It is also very important for the progress and development of the country because without unity there is no concept of progress.

Q.7: Write three sentences on Sindhi language.
Ans: SINDHI LANGUAGE:
Sindhi is the national language of the province of Sindh, It is an old language and it got progress very rapidly. Shah Latif and Sachal Sarmast are the two main poets of this language. It is written in modified Arabic script. It is being taught in schools and colleges of Sindh. This language has a rich treasure of poetry and prose.

Q.8: Name three handicrafts of Pakistan.
Ans: HANDICRAFTS OF PAKISTAN:
Following are the main handicrafts of Pakistan.

1. Ajrak of Sindh
2. Embroidery of N.W.F.P and Balochistan.
3. Wood work of Hale and Chiniot.

Q.9: Name any poet or writer of Sindhi, Punja'oi, Pashto and Balochi languages.
Ans: POETS AND WRITERS OF SINDHI, PUNJABI, BALOCHI, PASHTO.
Following are the poets or writers of Sindhi, Punjabi, Balochi and Pashto langiiages.

1. Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai. (Sindh)
2. Waris Shah. (Punjab)
3. Gul Khan Nasser. (Balochi)
4. Khushal Khan Khattak. (Pashto)

Q.10: Name three important festivals of Muslims in Pakistan.
Ans: THREE IMPORTANT FESTIVALS OF PAKISTAN:
Following are three important festivals of Muslims.

1. Eid -ul- Fitr.
2. Eid Millad -ul- Nabi
3. Eid-ul-Adha

Q.11: Name three important fairs of Pakistan.
Ans: IMPORTANT FAIRS OF PAKISTAN:
Following are the important fairs of Pakistan.

1. Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Baldish, Lahore (Punjab).
2. Urs of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai, Bhit Shah (Sindh).
3. Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Sehwan ( Sindh).

Q.12: Name three festivals of non-Muslims in Pakistan.
Ans: FESTIVALS OF NON-MUSLIMS IN PAKISTAN:
Following are the three festivals of non-Muslims in Pakistan.

1. Christmas (Christians).
2. Diwali (Hindus and Sikhs)
3. Holi (Hindus).