Class: 10th

Box Questions
UNIT. 1 THE SAVIOUR OF MANKIND

Q. 1 How did the Rasool (S.A.W) resolve the issue?

Ans: When the Ka’bah was being constructed, there arose a dispute among the people
regarding the black stone. The Rasool (S.A.W) advised the most suitable plan for the setting of
the black stone. This pleased everyone and saved them from a tribal conflict.
Q. 2 Why did Quraish think that the Rasool (S.A.W) would favour them?
Ans: Quraish were of the view that Hazrat Usama bin Zaid (R.A) was a close companion of the
Rasool (S.A.W) so, he (S.A.W) would honour the appeal of Hazrat Usama and favour them
forgiving the Quraish woman.
Q. 3 Why did non-Muslims trust the Rasool (S.A.W)?
Ans: The non-Muslims knew that the Rasool (S.A.W) always judged the cases in accordance
with justice and equity that’s why they trusted the Rasool (S.A.W).
Q. 4 What advice did the Rasool (S.A.W) give to Hazrat Ali (R.A)?
Ans: Hazrat Ali (R.A) reported that the Rasool (S.A.W) advised him that, “When two men come
to you for judgement, never decide in favour of one without hearing the arguments of the
other.”
Q. 5 What does the word “proclaimed” mean?
Ans: The word ‘proclaimed’ means announced and declared publically.

UNIT. 2 CHINESE NEW YEAR

Q. 1 Why is Chinese New Year never on the same each year?

Ans: Chinese follow lunar calendar. Since lunar calendar is based on the phases of moon- which
has a shorter cycle than – Chinese New Year is never on the same day each hear.
Q. 2 What is Chinese belief about cleaning houses before new year day?
Ans: Chinese believe that clearing houses before New Year Day is to clear out any bad luck from
the previous year and to make the house ready to accept good luck for the coming year.
Q. 3 Why does this dinner consist of eight or nine dishes?
Ans: In Chinese language the word ‘eight’ means prosperity and ‘nine’ means ‘long lasting’.
That is why, this dinner consists of eight or nine dishes to symbolize prosperity and stability.
Q. 4 In Chinese belief about people having character traits of animals a fact or an opinion?
Ans: Chinese belief about people having character trait of animals is just an opinion.

UNIT. 3 TRY AGAIN

Q. 1 What does the word ‘persevere’ mean?

Ans: ‘Persevere’ means ‘continue his struggle in spite of failure until success’.
Q. 2 Why is the poet repeating the sentence ‘try again’?
Ans: To highlight the importance of constant working, struggle and dignity of work the poet is
repeating the phrase ‘try again’.

UNIT. 4 FIRST AID

Q. 2 What is the importance of knowledge of ‘First Aid’ in crisis management?

Ans: The importance of knowledge of ‘First Aid’ in crisis management is really management is
vital. It helps to save the lives of people who get seriously injured and are unable to receive
medical treatment immediately (instantly).

UNIT. 5 THE RAIN

Q. 1 What do the rich and poor leaves stand for?

Ans: The poet has used these both terms metaphorically. Here the rich leaves mean the rich
people and the poor leaves mean poor people.

UNIT. 6 TELEVISIONS VS. NEWSPAPERS

Q. 1 What is one good thing about the newspapers?

Ans: The one good thing about newspapers is that we can read them anywhere and anytime of
the day.
Q. 2 How does television make us lazy?
Ans: Television provide us every latest news with just one click. We have to make little or no
effort to watch on television. Thus, an easy access of information makes us lazy.

UNIT. 7 LITTLE BY LITTLE ONE WALKS FAR

Q. 1 What kind of person is the author?

Ans: The author is ambitious, hardworking and determined person.
Q. 2 What does the author want to imply by mentioning his co-curricular activities?
Ans: The author wants to imply that co-curricular activities make a student a well-rounded
person. These are therefore, as important for a student as academic ones.
Q. 3 What has motivated the author to participate so actively?
Ans: The gradual success motivated the author to participate more actively in various co-
curricular activities.

UNIT. 8 PEACE

Q. 1 With what the wind is compared?

Ans: in the poem, the wind is compared with a monster. When it is in rage, it destroys
everything around it. It denotes a cyclone.

UNIT. 9 SELECTING THE RIGHT CAREER

Q. 1 In past, why did people want to become a doctor, an engineer or a pilot?

Ans: In past, people wanted to become a doctor, an engineer or a pilot because these
disciplines were thought to be the only fields that could prove rewarding careers in terms of
both respect and money.
Q. 2 Explain the phrase “profitable livelihood”.
Ans: “Profitable livelihood” means “a paying profession”.
Q. 3 How do career counselors help you choose the right profession?
Ans: Since the career counselors are well aware of the market trends, thus they can help in
choose the right profession in terms of both respect and money.

UNIT. 10 A WORLD WITHOUT BOOKS

Q. 1 Can modern technology take the place of books?

Ans: It seems impossible that modern technology takes the place of books because books are
themselves a form of technology that is spread over the pages. Every technology requires a
particular format and techniques. Therefore, a technology may be upgraded but cannot be
replaced.
Q. 2 Why does the author use the terms “fast food” and “slow food”?
Ans: Today life has become very fast. People want to do things in no time. Whereas book
reading is a slow process. That is why the author has used the terms “fast food” for radio, TV
and internet while “slow food” for book reading.
Q. 3 What role does a library play to promote the habit of book reading?
Ans: Libraries promote reading-habit by offering a variety of books on all topics. Libraries
provide a peaceful atmosphere for the readers. Similarly, libraries are the evidence of grandeur
and splendor of a civilization.

UNIT. 11 THE GREAT EXPECTATION

Q. 1 What kind of boy was Pip?

Ans: Pip was an orphan boy. By nature, he was very kind, intelligent, energetic and hardworking
boy.
Q. 2 What changed Pip’s life?
Ans: The hard work and the continuous struggle changed Pip’s life completely. The kindness Pip
showed to the hungry prisoner played an important role in his success.
Q. 3 How did Pip become a successful businessman?
Ans: First, Pip worked as a clerk in an insurance company. Years later, he became the part
owner of the same company. Due to his hard work and constant struggle, he become a
successful businessman.

UNIT. 12 POPULATION GROWTH AND WORLD FOOD SUPPLIES

Q. 1 What does the word ‘depleted’ mean?

Ans: The word “deplete” means “reduce, run down”. “Depleted” is the second form of
‘deplete’.
Q. 2 How fossil energy is a finite source?
Ans: Fossil energy is produced by consuming fossil fuels e.g coal, oil, gas, petroleum etc. Since
sources of fossil fuels are limited, hence, fossil energy is also a finite or limited source of energy.
Q. 3 What other word you can use to replace “optimum”?
Ans: We can use the terms “most favourable” to replace “optimum”.