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Chapter#1 Saviour of ManKind

Answer the following questions.

Q.1 What type of land Arabia is?

Ans. Arabia is a land of unparalleled charm and beauty, with its trackless deserts of sand dunes in the dazzling rays of a tropical sun.

Q.2 Why was the Holy Quran sent in Arabic?

Ans. The Arabs possessed a remarkable memory and were eloquent people. The language of the Arabs was Arabic. Therefore, the Holy Quran was sent in the Arabic language by Allah Almighty for His final dispensation and the preservation of His Word.

Q.3 For which ability was the Arabs famous? 

Ans. The Arabs were famous for their eloquence and remarkable memory.

Q.4 What was the condition of mankind before the Rasool (S.A.W.)?

Ans. Before the Rasool (S.A.W.), mankind stood on the verge of chaos. It seemed that the civilization that had taken four thousand years to grow had started crumbling.

Q.5 Why did the Rasool (S.A.W.) stay in the cave of Hira?

Ans. The Rasool (S.A.W.) stayed in the cave of Hira in the remembrance of Allah Almighty. He also used to meditate in solitude.

Q.6 What was the first revelation?.

Ans. "Read in the name of thy Lord Who created; created man from a clot of congealed blood): Read and thy Lord is most Bountiful, Who taught (the use of) the pen, taught man that which he knew not".

Q.7 Why did the pagan Arabs threaten the Rasool's (S.A.W.) uncle?

Ans. The Pagan Arabs threatened the Rasool's (S.A.W.) uncle because the belief in the Oneness of God (Tauheed) was threatening their dominance in the society. They wanted the Rasool's (S.A.W.) and his followers to renounce their cause and take to idol-worshipping

Q.8 What did Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) say about the life of the Rasool (S.A.W.)?

Ans. Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) said about the life of the Rasool (S.A.W.):

"His morals and character are an embodiment of the Holy Quran."

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Additional Questions

Q.1 Where is Makkah situated?

Ans. Makkah is situated about fifty miles from the Red Sea.

Q.2 What type of competition was held at Ukaz?

Ans. The poetical competition was held at Ukaz.

Q.3 What was the mission of the Rasool (S.A.W.)?

Ans. The mission of the Rasool (S.A.W.) was to destroy the nexus of superstition, ignorance, and disbelief set up a noble conception of life and lead mankind to the light of faith and divine bliss.

Q.4 Why did the pagan Arabs send a delegation to the Rasool's (S.A.W.) uncle?

Ans. The pagan Arabs sent a delegation to the Rasool's (S.A.W.) uncle because they wanted them to renounce their cause and take to idol-worshipping.


Chapter # 2 Patriotism 

A. Answer the following questions.

Q.1 How will you define patriotism?

Ans. Patriotism means love for the motherland or devotion to one's country.

Q.2 What are the qualities of a patriot?

Ans. Following are the qualities of a patriot:

(1) A patriot loves his country.

(ii) A patriot is willing to sacrifice when the need arises.

(iii) He safeguards the interests of the country.

Q.3 As a citizen of Pakistan what are your duties towards your country?

Ans. As a citizen of Pakistan our duties towards our country are as follows:

(i) We must take care and conserve our natural resources.

(ii) We should study well and become productive individuals.

(iii) We must obey the laws to maintain peace and order in the country.

Q.4 What makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion?

Ans. The spirit of patriotism makes us stay alert in the wake of foreign invasion.

Q.5 How will you elaborate Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's quote?

“We must develop a sense of patriotism which galvanizes us all into one united and strong nation".

Ans. It means that we must develop a sense of patriotism which should bind us all into one united and strong nation. Moreover, it is helpful in removing provincial and racial differences. In short, Patriotism itself makes us stay united.

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ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS


Q.1 Who offers sacrifice for the country? OR Make struggle for a separate homeland.

Ans. A patriot offers sacrifice for the country.

Q.2 Who led the Muslims of the sub-continent in their struggle for a separate homeland?

Ans. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah led the Muslims of the sub-continent in their struggle for a separate homeland.

 Q.3 What is the highest military award of Pakistan?

 Ans. Nishan-e-Haider is the highest military award of Pakistan.

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Chapter # 3 Media and its Impact


Answer the following questions.

1. What is the most important function that media performs?

Ans. The most important function that media and performs is that it shares news information with the audience. It raises awareness and social issues.

2. What are the two major means of communication?

Ans. The two major means of communication are:
i) Electronic media
ii) Print media

3. How does media provide entertainment?

Ans. Media provides entertainment by telecasting dramas, plays, films, songs on radio, television and internet. Books, magazines and newspapers also play their own role in this regards.

4. What happens when media is allowed to play its role unchecked?

Ans. When media is allowed to play its role unchecked, there is danger of tussle between the institutions. Media can bring about misunderstanding among the masses.

5. Give three reasons in support of your favourite TV program.

Ans. Everyone has his/her own favourite TV program. My favourite TV program is:
"Aj Kamran Khan Kay Saath."
i) This program shares information about current issues.
ii) It keeps me updated about the recent happenings.
iii) It sums up all the media coverage in an hour.

Additional Questions 

1. Guess the meaning of tutorial.

Ans. A tutorial is a regular meeting in which a tutor and a small group of students discuss a subject as part of the student's course.

2. What type of information does media provide? 

Ans. Media provides us latest news and information about the negative and positive realities of society around us.

3. Which is your favorite T.V. Program? Why?

Ans. My favorite T.V. Program is "Khabarnaak". This program is entertaining as well as informative. In this dull and drab life this program is a wind of solace and enjoyment. I watch it regularly.

4. What is media and what does it provide?

Ans. Media is the most powerful mode of communication It and provides news information.

5. How has media become a mouth piece of the downtrodden?

Ans. Media has become a mouthpiece of downtrodden people as it brings to light their sufferings and miseries

6. Is TV taking away the habit of reading?

Ans. Yes! TV is taking away the reading habit as people are in habit of using hurried ways to get their concerned knowledge. They find TV to get immediate news with sub titles, pictures and convenience of language.

 Chapter # 4 Hazrat Asma (R.A)

Answer the following questions.

1. What happened when Abu Jehl asked about Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A)?

Ans. When Abu Jehl asked about Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A), his dauther Hazrat Asma (R.A) posed a counter question. Abu Jehl got infuriated by her response and slapped her so hard that her ear ring fell off.

2. Why was Hazrat Abu Quhafaa (R.A) worried?

Ans. He was worried because he thought that Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A) had taken away all the wealth leaving Hazrat Asma (R.A) and children empty-handed and helpless.

3. How did Hazrat Asma ( R.A ) console her grandfather?

Ans. Hazrat Asma (R.A) consoled her grandfather by making him touch the cloth which he thought was full of gold and jewels. In this way she assured him that Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A) had left money and jewels for them at home.

4. Who was Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair (R.A) ?

Ans. Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair (R.A) was the son of Hazrat Asma (R.A).

5. Which incident in the story showed Hazrat Asma's (R.A) love and respect for the Holy Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ و آلہ وسلم) ?

Ans.Hazrat Asma (R.A) rendered useful services during the migration of the Holy Prophet (SAW). She prepared food, tied it on the camel's back with her own belt when nothing else could be found. This incident shows her love and respect for the Holy Prophet (SAW).

6. Which incident in the story tells about the generosity of Hazrat Asma R.A ?

Ans. Hazrat Asma (RA) was generous to such an extent that when she inherited a garden after the death of her sister, Hazrat Ayesha (RA), she sold it and gave away all the money to the poor and the needy.

7. What message do you get from the life of Hazrat Asma?

Ans. The message that we get from the life of Hazrat Asma (RA) is that we should have staunch and resolute faith in Allah Almighty. We also learn that we should follow the perfect example of modesty, honesty, bravery and generosity of Hazrat Asma (RA). 

8. "Her life would always be a beacon of light for all of us." How?

Ans. Hazrat Asma (RA) lived a life of hardships and sufferings but she always remained steadfast With a resolute faith in Allah, she faced every calamity of life with patience and valour Hence, her life would always be a beacon of light for all of us.

Additional Questions


1. Who were emigrants and where did they migrate to? 

Ans. The Holy Prophet (S.A.W) and Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique (R.A) were the emigrants. They migrated from Makkah to Madinah.

2. What do you understand by the phrase “in a fit of fury”?

Ans. The phrase "in a fit of fury" refers to "extreme state of anger”.

3. Why was Abu Jehl furious?

Ans. Hazrat Asma (R.A) did not reveal the secret. Instead, she posed a counter question that infuriated Abu Jehl.

4. What other words you can use for  accepted?

Ans. 
i) embraced 
ii) believed
iii) conceded

5. Where did Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) and Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A)  take refuge?

Ans. Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W) and Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique (R.A) took refuge in the cave of “Thawr”.

6. How did Mazrat Asma (R.A) face the calamities of life?

Ans. She (R.A) faced every calamity of life with patience and valour.

7- What is Cataphoric reference and anaphoric reference

An expression that refers to a later expression in the discourse is called a cataphoric reference.
Example:
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W) and his companion, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A), migrated from Makkah to Madinah in the year 622A.D

Anaphoric reference
An expression that refers to an earlier expression in the discourse is called an anaphoric reference.
Example:
Hazrat Asma (R.A) was amongst the early few who accepted Islam. She was the daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A).

Chapter#5 Daffodils

A. Answer the following questions.

1. What is the central idea of the poem?

Ans. The central idea of the poem is that we should believe in the healing power of nature. we can forget our worries for the time being and afterwards whenever we are sad, we should recall the beautiful memories to bring us happiness and joy.

2. What do the daffodils represent in the poem?

Ans. Daffodils represent the feelings and passions of the poet.

3. What “wealth” do memories of the scene give to the poet?

Ans. The memories of the scene give internal happiness and peace of mind to the poet.

4. List the words that heighten the sound effect in the poem.

Ans.
i) A host
ii) Dancing
iii) Twinkle
iv) Tossing
v) Sprightly dance 
vi) Sparkling waves
vii) Glee
viii) Jocund company
ix) Wealth
x) Flash upon
xi) Bliss of solitude

5. How has the poet heightened the impact of the poem by using the figurative language?

Ans. The poet has used similes and metaphors in this poem. These figures of speech enhance the beauty and charm of the poem. Without them, the poem could not be so magical in effect.

Additional Questions.

Q.1. How do you compare the daffodils with the stars?

Ans. The daffodils are compared with twinkling stars of milky way as they were numerous and stretched in never ending line along the lake.

Q.2. How does the poet feel in the company of daffodils?

Ans. The daffodils elate the poet and he feels exhilarated in their company. The poet becomes happy and his heart is filled with pleasure and begins to dance.

Q.3. How did the poet feel before he saw the daffodils?

Ans. He felt lonely and sad. His mind was full of anxiety and he meant to find some solace from the worries of this world.

Q.4. What wealth had the sight brought to the poet?

Ans. The sight of daffodils brought to the poet a wealth of pleasant recollections.

Q.5. Explain the expressions "jocund company", "vacant mood", and "Bliss of solitude".

Ans. (i) Jocund company:- Jovial company, the pleasant sight of the beautiful flowers.
(ii) Vacant mood:- When mind is free from worries and anxieties.
(iii) Bliss of solitude:- Pleasure of loneliness.

Chapter#6 Quaid e Azam 

Answer the following questions.

1. How much confidence did Quaid-e- Azam have in his nation?

Ans. Quaid-e-Azam had great confidence in his nation. He believed that this nation can become the greatest Islamic nation if they would become united and he believed that this nation has great qualities to make progress.

2. What was the Quaid's concept of our nation?

Ans. Quaid-e-Azam wanted the oneness of the whole nation. He believed that we should have our own distinctive outlook and we should think beyond all prejudices.

3. What was the ideology of Pakistan in view of Quaid-e-Azam? 

Ans. According to Quaid-e-Azam, the ideology of Pakistan was based on the fundamental principle that the Muslims are an independent nation and any attempt to get them merge will not only be resisted but it will be futile.

4. What can be the possible solution to our present problems?

Ans. The solution of our present problems is that we should follow the footsteps of our Quaid and be united as a nation. We should work hard and try to transform the dream of Quaid-e-Azam into reality.

5. How can we become a strong nation?

Ans. We can become a strong nation by removing the disharmony and disunity among the people and by working hard and overcoming our individual and provincial differences. We should follow the footsteps of Quaid-e-Azam.

Additional Questions 

1. Why did the Quaid have to take long  tours during early days of independence?

Ans. During the early days of independence, the Quaid undertook countrywide tour aimed at building confidence and raising people's
spirit.

2. Why did the Quaid want the oneness of the whole nation?

Ans. The first and foremost strength depends on unity. The Quad wanted to see Pakistan a democratic and inevitable' state. That's why he was desirous of unity (oneness) of the whole nation

3. Are we working according to the expectations of the great leader?

Ans. No, we have completely forgotten and deviated from the path shown to us by the great leader, M.A. Jinnah. We are just working for the sake of ourselves not for our nation.

4. What is the result of neglecting the advice of the Quaid? 

Ans. The result of neglecting the advice of the Quaid is that we are falling a prey to severe social disease like computation, nepotism, disunity and disintegration, etc. We have indulged in nation numerous challenges i.e. sectarianism and provincialism.

5. What would Quaid feel to see the present condition of the country and the nation?

Ans. He would surely be disappointed to see the miserable condition of the poor people in the country, to see the disharmony and disunity among the people.

6. What does love of our country demand from us? 

Ans. Our love for our country demands that we should work hard for the prosperity of our country to achieve a better future.

Chapter # 7 Sultan Ahmad Masjid

A. Answer the following questions.

1. Why is Sultan Ahmad Masjid also known as Blue Masjid? 

Ans. Sultan Ahmad Masjid is also known as Blue Masjid because of its blue tiles that embellish its interior.

2. Who was appointed as the architect of the masjid?

Ans. Sedefhar Mehmad Agha was appointed as the architect of the masjid.

3. Why was a heavy iron chain hung at the entrance of the court?

Ans. The chain was hung there, so that the Sultan had to lower his head every time he entered the court in order not to get hit and also as the symbolic gesture, to ensure the humility of the ruler in the face of the divine.

4. How does the interior of the masjid look? 

Ans. The interior of the masjid at the lower and gallery level is very attractive. Different designs of tulip, flowers, fruit and cypresses make the interior extremely appealing and eye catching.

5. Why do you think Madrassah and hospice was part of the masjid?

Ans. Madrassah and hospice was part of the mosque because:
a) It was a custom of the time that a masjid comprised a madrassah and hospice.
b) There were no proper schools for formal education so madrassah was a part of the masjid.
c) Hospice was there for Imam and his guests.

6. Who constructed Masjid Sophia?

Ans. The Sultan of the Ottoman Empire Mehmed II constructed Masjid Sophia.

Additional Questions

1. Who started the construction of Blue Masjid?

Ans. The construction of the Blue Masjid was started during the rule of Sultan Ahmad

2. In whose reign was the construction completed?

Ans. The construction was completed in the reign of Mustafa-I.

3. For what purpose does a heavy iron chain hang there?

Ans. The chain was hung there, so that the Sultan had to lower his head every time he entered the court in order not to get hit and also as the symbolic gesture, to ensure the humility of the ruler in the face of the divine.

4. Where is the royal room situated?

Ans. The royal room is situated at the south east corner of the masjid.

5. What is one of the most impressive monuments of the world?

Ans. The Sultan Ahmad Masjid is one of the most impressive monuments of the world.

6. When was the opening ceremony of the masjid held?

Ans. The opening ceremony of the masjid was held in 1616.

7. Why was a separate royal room attached to the masjid?

Ans. A separate royal room was attached to the masjid to discuss state affairs and to hear the complaints of the common people.

Chapter#8 Stopping by Woods

A. Answer the following questions:

1. Who is the speaker in the poem? 

Ans. The poet himself is the speaker in the poem.

2. Whom does the speaker refer to in the first stanza of the poem?

Ans. The speaker refers to the owner of the woods in the first stanza of the poem.

3. Why does the speaker stop on the darkest evening of the year'?

Ans. The speaker stops on the darkest evening of the year because he is attracted by the beauty of nature.

4. Why does the horse impatiently await the next move of his master?

Ans. The horse knows that this is not a place to stop as per usual routine, as there is no farmhouse nearby

5. The speaker in the poem is captivated by the beauty of nature. Why doesn't he stop for long to enjoy nature's beauty?

Ans. He doesn't stop for long to enjoy the natural beauty because he has to keep his promises.

Chapter#9 All is not lost


A. Answer the following questions.

1. Why did the nurse ask Hira's sister to come and talk to her? 

Ans. The nurse asked Hira's sister to come and talk to her because she thought that the voice of Hira's sister might activate the nearly dead neurons.

2. Why did the nurse disagree with the doctor's point of view? 

Ans. The nurse disagreed with the doctor's point of view because she knew that Hira had suffered from major neural damage, but she needed to be given a chance.

3. Why did the nurse ask herself the question: "Could I be able to justify my stance before the senior doctors''? 

Ans. She said so because her will and determination had made an impossible task possible despite the disappointment of the senior doctors

4. Describe some qualities of the nurse in the story.

Ans. The nurse is sincere with her profession. She looks after the patient with intense care. She believes that where there is a will, there is a way. Being a young professional, she wants to save the world.

5. Why did the nurse say, "Where there is a will, there is a way"?

Ans. The nurse said, "Where there is a will there is a way" because she believed that God helps those who help themselves.

Additional Questions


1. What is an ICU in a hospital?

Ans. ICU stands for Intensive Care Unit in a hospital. Serious and critical patients are kept and looked after in this unit.

2. To what extent does the recovery of a patient depend upon the doctor and the nurse?

Ans. The recovery of the patient depends upon the doctor and the nurse to a very large extent. A patient can never stand on his own legs or receiver without their proper assistance.

3. What do you infer about professional skills from the expression, 'Try once for her"?

Ans. We can speculate from the expression "Try once for her" that she is an earnest, dedicated, compassionate, professional, dutiful and confident.

4. What types of patients are kept in "ICU'?

Ans. Serious and critical patients are kept in 'ICU' for intensive care.

5. What did Hira want to say in helpless condition?

Ans. She wanted to say, 'Please help me!

6. What did the patient's family say to her?

Ans. The patient's family requested her to help them fight the case.

7. What did she do to make the patient normal?

Ans. She made all possible attempts to make the patient normal and in good condition. She worked with extra care and commitment.

8. Did she lose hope?

Ans. No, she did not lose hope but continued to fight keeping in veiw the principle of hope against hope.

Chapter#10 Drug Addiction


A. Answer the following questions:

1. What are the effects of drug addiction?

Ans. Drug addiction is a very serious threat for any society. The people who are addicted to drugs undergo many serious problems such as poverty, family and health problems.

2. What are the causes of drug addiction?

Ans. The tendency among the youth to use various forms of drugs and their total dependence on drugs cause drug addiction. It is caused both by genetic and environmental factors. Bad peer influence and troubled, domestic background along with psychological issues of the person are also responsible for this.

3. What important role do rehabilitation centers play to control drug addiction?

Ans. These centers strictly supervise the victims. Complete medical support and guidance is provided to these people in these centers.

4. What is the role of counselling in preventing drug addiction?

Ans. Counselling plays a very important role in the prevention of drug addiction. The sooner it is done the better it is for the victim It is important for better motivation and adjustment even after the recovery of the victims

5. Why do families feel reluctant to take the drug victims to drug rehabilitation centers?

Ans. The families feel embarrassed to talk about it. They think it is forbidden to share this problem with others, otherwise they will be declared an outcast

6. What are the responsibilities of the families to ensure complete recovery of such patients?

Ans. They must take such patients to proper and certified rehabilitation center and must continue to critically watch and counsel the victim for better motivation and adjustment.

Additional Questions


1. Are drug addicts aware of the dangers of drugs?

Ans. Yes, most of them are aware of the dangers of drugs.

2. Which environmental factors are responsible for drug addiction?

Ans. Following environmental factors are responsible for drug addiction:
i) Bad peer influence
ii) Troubled domestic background

3. What treatment is available at rehabilitation centres for drug addicts?

Ans. 
i) These centres strictly supervise and look after the drug addicts.
ii) Complete medical support and guidance is provided to these people in these centres.

4. What do you understand by the term "counseling?

Ans. Counseling means the provision of professional assistance and guidance in resolving personal or psychological problems.

Chapter # 11 Noise in a Environment 

A. Answer the following questions.

1. How do you define noise pollution?

Ans. Noise pollution is defined as any form of noise that disrupts the normal functioning of life eg., honking of horns on roads and streets, constant irritating sound of generators.

2. How is transport a source of noise pollution? 

Ans. Transport causes noise pollution. Different vehicles, aeroplanes, trains and ships produce great noise. Moreover, the unwarranted honking by the drivers is also a source of noise pollution.

3. How is construction work a cause of noise pollution?

Ans. The construction work, in urban areas, is usually slow and time taking. Its grilling and piercing sound is a source of noise pollution. It disturbs the general public and causes mental fatigue.

4. How is use of technology causing noise pollution?

Ans. Use of technology is causing noise pollution. For example, unmonitored use of mobile phones, electricity generators, music systems and TV, all become irritants from time to time.

5. Why is noise dangerous for human health? 

Ans. Noise is dangerous for human health. It gives birth to a number of diseases like hypertension, hearing loss, depression and insomnia.

6. What kind of precautions may reduce noise coming from electronic devices?

Ans. We may reduce noise coming from electronic devices by taking care of their use and avoiding frequent use of them.

Additional Questions

1. What is normal functioning and how is it disrupted?

Ans. Normal functioning means the daily routine of human beings. It is disrupted by bad environment like noise pollution.

2. How does technology increase noise pollution? What are technology based irritants?

Ans. Careless and unnecessary use of technology increases noise pollution. Motor vehicles of all kinds, factories, construction work, loud music, mobile phones and electric generator can be counted as some of the technology - based irritants.

3. What harmful effects noise pollution is causing on human health?

Ans. Noise pollution is causing aggression, hypertension and high stress level, hearing loss, restlessness, depression, insomnia.

4. How can we cope with this serious issue?

Ans. We can cope with this serious issue if we ensure smooth traffic flow, block noise emitting vehicles, use noise barriers, expedite construction work, prohibit the use of mobile phones in offices, hospitals, academicvinstitutions and develop a civic sense of and responsibility among people.

5. What are the main sources of noise pollution in Pakistan?

Ans. The main sources are transportation, construction sites, unruly traffic, loud music and use of vehicles horns.

6. How does noise pollution affect students?

Ans. Students cannot pay attention to their studies in such a situation and are unable to concentrate on their studies.

7. How can we cope with this serious issue?

Ans. We can cope with this serious issue by giving the awareness about the dangerous impacts of noise pollution.

Chapter#12 Three days to see

A. Answer the following questions.

1. Who was Helen Keller?

Ans. Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 - June 1, 1968) was an American author, political activist and lecturer. She was the
first deaf and blind graduate. She was courageous and became a symbol of patience and success.

2. Describe the thought expressed by the author in the first paragraph?

Ans. The thought expressed in the first paragraph is that we should live each day as ifvwe should die tomorrow. Moreover, we should be chastened by the certainty of impending death.

3. What makes you feel that the author is sad and depressed?

Ans. She is sad and depressed at the fact that seeing people see little.

4. How do you get an impression that Hellen Keller was a great admirer of Nature?

Ans. Hellen Keller would like to feel delicate, smooth leaf, the texture of a flower, cool water of a stream and the other objects of nature present all around her. Therefore, we get the impression that she was a great admirer of nature.

5. People who are deprived of sight not devoid of imagination. Discuss, referring to the text.

Ans. Though Helen Keller was deprived of sight, yet she was blessed with great power of imagination. She could visualize the beauties of nature all around her. She could imagine the rising of the sun and the people present around her. This proves that the people deprived of sight are not devoid of imagination

6. “To me the pageant of seasons is an unending drama”, Comment.

Ans. This quotation actually shows Helen's true love for nature which is quite generous and abundant for her. To her, nature is a great source of pleasure which satisfies her aesthetic sense. She feels delighted when she touches different objects of nature. She feels natural beauty through her open fingers. She calls this activity a thrilling and unending drama.

Additional Questions 

1.How can we relate the underlined phrase "eat, drink and be merry” with this paragraph?

Ans. The underlined phrase describes the attitude regarding life style. It means live lifewith vim and vigour, but avoids to cross the moderate limits of life.

2. Why is arising of the sun so special for the author?

Ans. The arising of the sun is so special for the author that she wants to see miraculous change of night into day. She also likes to watch the magnificent panorama of life with which the sun awakens the sleeping earth.

3. How does the revelation of beauty mean to her?

Ans. To Helen Keller, the rising sun discloses the new horizons and delights to seeing people. So the people should make the best use of their physical faculties to relish the revelation of beauty spreading all around us.

4. Why has Hellen Keller no time to waste in longings?

Ans. Hellen Keller has no time to waste in regret for longing because there is so much to see.

5. What is the meaning of underlined phrase "a thrilling and unending drama"?

Ans. The underlined phrase means that the unending natural beauty, in all its glory, is an everlasting source of inspiration and joy for those who are admirers.

6. Explain the difference between facilities and opportunities.

Ans. 
a)Facilities: Facilities are the equipment, buildings, services, etc that are provided for a particular activity or purpose for example: She had no cooking facilities in her room.
b) Opportunities: Opportunity is a situation that makes it possible for you to do something that you want to do.

7. What is Epicureanism?

Ans. Epicureanism refers to those who believe in just eating, drinking and merry making. 

8. Why doesn't she want to regret? 

Ans. She believes that what is gone is gone forever, so it is useless to regret on that. Each day brings newness and novelty to cherish.

9. How would Helen Keller like to spend three days of her imaginary sight? 

Ans. On the first day, Helen Keller would like to see the people whose kindness, gentleness and companionship have made her life worth living. She would like to spend her second day by observing the natural entities like dawn. She would also like to see the colours of life. She would like to spend the third day in exploring the beauties of nature scattered in the surroundings.

10. What did she want to introduce in universities and why?

Ans. She wanted to introduce a compulsory course in universities "How to Use Your Eyes". She thought, in this way, pupils would be able to add joy to their lives by really seeing what passes unnoticed before them .This kind of course would really enhance the importance of seeing even casual things with great interest.

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