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The Wise Caliph 

CHAPTER – 1
Question and Answers

Q.1 What was caliph Haroon-ur-Rashid known and respected for?

Ans. Caliph Haroon-ur-Rashid was famous for his wisdom and justice.
The Caliph was wise in that manner as he used to disguise himself to
know the problems and difficulties of the subject more freely and
equality.

Q.2 Why did he go through the streets of Baghdad?

Ans. He would go through the streets of Baghdad to mingle with the
common people in order to gain first-hand knowledge of their
difficulties. He believed that by adopting the common life style, he
experienced the problems in true sense.
Q.3 What did the Qazi say to the Caliph?
Ans. Firstly Qazi approached to the Caliph saluted him and presented a
puzzled case, which the Qazi could not solve. The mystery was
disturbing the Qazi because the two men were claiming the ownership
of the same horse.

Q.4 What was the dispute between the rich man and beggar?
Ans. The dispute between the rich man and the beggar because of a
horse. Both of them were claiming the ownership of horse plus
accusing each other of robbery.
Q.5 What did the rich man tell the Caliph?
Ans. The rich man told the Caliph that he was riding towards the city.
On this way he saw a beggar, who asked for a ride up to city gate.
Afterwards the beggar refused to get down from the horse and claimed
that the horse ws his.

Q.6 What did the beggar tell the Caliph?

The beggar told the Caliph that he had spent all his money on the horse.
That morning the beggar was riding to the city and saw the rich man
walking along the road. He asked for a lift because he was in hurry but
afterwards refused to discount claiming that the horse belonged to him.

Q.7 Why did the beggar refuse to go down the horse?

Ans. The beggar refused to get down the horse because he wanted to
rob the rich man of his horse. He also fabricated a false story to claim
his ownership.
Q.8 What did the horse do when the beggar touched it?
Ans. When the beggar touched the horse it winced as if it did not like
the touch of his hand. This reaction of the animals show that it was not
owned by the beggar.

Q.9 What did the horse do when the rich man touched it?
Ans. When the rich man touched the horse it neighed and snorted with
pleasure. This reaction of the horse proved the true ownership of the
rich man.

Q.10 What did the Caliph say to the beggar?

Ans. The Caliph pronounced the beggar that he was a lair and wicked
man. And by forgiving him asked him to beg the pardon of the rich man.
Afterwards the rich man forgave him.

Sentences

1. Afford …………………… I can’t afford such a heavy expense.

2. Puzzled ………………… Ali was puzzled with the sum.
3. Disguise ……………….. The magician disguised himself as a woman in a
second.
4. Dispute ………………… The Kashmir dispute is a bone of contention
between India and Pakistan.
5. Lend …………………….. Please lend me your physics book.
Synonyms

1. shiver – tremble
2. astonish – amaze
3. cling – stick
4. request – beg
5. stiffen – harden
6. severe – stern
7. utterly – completely
8. disguise – hide
9. obvious – clear
10. puzzled – confused
11. mingle – mix
Complete the Sentences
1. A large crowd had gathered outside the court.
2. The courtiers crowed round the Caliph.
3. The Caliph disguised himself as a common man.
4. The people recognized the Caliph inspite of his disguise.
5. His right leg is shorter than the left leg, so he has a limp in his walk.
6. The rich man saw the lame beggar limping along the road.
7. The beggar motioned to him to stop.
8. He stood still and made no motion.
9. He uttered a few words and then lost consciousness.
10. To his utter disappointment he failed in the examination.
11. The rich man went galloping along the road.
12. The horse was running at a gallop.
13. The rich man and the beggar both claimed the horse.
14. Whose claim was found to be true?
Verbs and Nouns

1. Beg – Beggary
2. Live – Life
3. Lend – Loan
4. Believe – Belief
5. Please – Pleasant
6. Give – Gift
7. Speak – Speech
Composition

1. Describe the dispute between the rich man and the poor beggar and
how did the Caliph prove that the beggar was a liar?
The dispute between the rich man and the beggar was because of a
white horse. Both of them were claiming the ownership of the horse
plus accusing each other of the robbery. Firstly, rich man riding to the
city, he saw the beggar limping along the road. He felt sorry for him and
gave him a ride up city gate. Afterwards, the beggar refused to
dismount claiming that horse belonged to him. The beggar also told the
same story with few amendments.
The Caliph, being wise, settled the dispute in a minute. He ordered both
the men to touch the horse. When the beggar touched the horse, it
showed the displeasure by wincing. But when the rich man touched the
horse, It neighed and snorted with pleasure. The reaction of the animal
proved the true ownership of the rich man. In this manner the case was
decided and the Caliph was able to prove that the beggar was a liar and
wicked man.
2. What is the moral of the lesson “The Wise Caliph”?
The lesson “The Wise Caliph” teaches us that if someone is dishonest
to you and treats you in the bad manner, you should not treat him in the
smae manner in which her behaved. The best revenge for a bad deed is
a good deed.

Professions 

CHAPTER – 3
Question and Answers

Q.1 What does “Akhund” mean?

Ans. “Akhund” is a Sindhi word derived from a Persian word “Khandan”
which means “to read”. It is the best word to express the teachers
dignity and status.

Q.2 How does a teacher fulfill, God’s command?

Ans. The teacher fulfills God’s command by acting upon the first
relation i.e. “to read” (IQRA). Teacher observe God’s Law by reading
from the human heart, the nature and the Holy book.
Q.3 What are the qualities of a teacher?
Ans. Teacher must possess some personal and professionals Gaits.
Personal qualities include interest for knowledge, reverence for all sorts
knowledge, preference for students welfare. The other qualities are love
to learn from every source and also to apply practically what he
preaches.

Q.4 Why is fish important for us?

Ans. Fish is important, for us because it is a source of food and several
by-products are obtained from fish i.e. glue, manure, liver oil. Catching
fish is one of the most ancient and common profession of the world due
to which a large number of people are engaged with this profession. It
is also a flourishing trade.
Q.5 What are the different modes of fishing?
Ans. Freshment fishing or fishing – inland and sea or marine fishing are
the two different modes of fishing. Freshwater fishing is done in rivers,
Lakes, streams, ponds etc while marine fishing is done in oceans, sea,
coastal areas etc.

Q.6 Why do people like freshment fish?

Ans. People like freshment fish because of its delicious taste. They are
of very small size and easier to catch rather than marine fishing. It is
usually caught from rivers, lakes, ponds, canals etc.

Q.7 Where is marine fishing done in Pakistan?

Ans. In Pakistan, marine fishing is done in the Arabian sea long the
coast. The hazards of marine fishing include prolong stay o the
fisherman in deep sea. The other danger is sudden change of weather,
which can result in the loss of many lives.

Composition
Explain any one quality of a teacher.
The most elegant quality of a teacher is that he takes keen interest in
learning from every source. He does not hesitate in capturing
knowledge from every point in life. He does not keep himself
committed to the books only. But tries to gain knowledge from any and
everyone. even those younger or less gifted than himself. It means that
he remains student forever. So, the good teacher is one who is
enthusiastic for gaining knowledge from every source of life.

Unseen Passage

Before railways were made the cultivator derived little benefit on

abundant harvest. He could not send his product to distant places to be
sold; and if the land produced more than it was required in any
particular district, as would happen in a good season. Prices fell and the
cultivator was deprived of the profit which he might have expected,
indeed, he often found it more economical to leave apart of his crop
circuit. Railway has altered these conditions equalized has enabled
agricultural, produce the improvements in communication to be sent to
any distance with the result that prices have been in all places, within
reasonable distance from the railway. When harvest are abundant,
foodstuffs no longer not for want of buyers, since the farmer now has
access to all the markets of the world.

Questions
1. Write down to main problems the farmer had to face before railways
were made?
Ans. The main hazards the farmer had to face were that he could not
send his produce to the far-flung areas. The other problem was that if
more crop is harvested, the prices fell and he deprived of the profit.
2. Why did the prices of agricultural produce fall in good season?
Ans. the prices of agricultural products fell in good season because of
abundant quantity of produce.

3. Why did the cultivators sometimes leave a part of his crop uncut?
Ans The farmers sometimes left a part of their crop uncut because it
was found more economical for them other than getting low prices for
the produce.

4. How has the improvement in communication helped to equalize the

prices of agriculture produce?
Ans. The improvement in communication has helped to equalize the
prices of agricultural products because after the establishment to
transport link, the products can be taken to ay part of the world.
5. Change the bold verbs into Present Tense.
Ans. were made – are made, derived – derive

Fill in the Blanks

1. The teacher examined each student carefully.
2. River Indus is an important reservoir of water for irrigtion.
3. Stamp collecting is a good hobby.
4. The lunch was very tasty.
5. They are modernizing their mill by importing new machinery.
6. Manara is an off-shore island.
7. Coal Car is a by-product of petrol.

Grammar
Put the verb in correct tense.
1. I shall stay(stay) here until he comes (come) back.
2. If you speak(speak) the truth, i shall not punish (not punish) you.
3. When he reached (reach) the station the train had arrived (arrive).
4. I found (find) the book which i had lost (lose).
5. If you do not hurry (not hurry) you will miss (miss) the train.
6. If it does not rain (not rain) we shall go (go) out for a walk in the
evening.
7. If he studies (study) regularly he will pass (pass) the examination.
8. He went (go) to the market and bought (buy) two exercise books
yesterday.
9. I go (go) abroad for higher studies as soon as my result is announced
(announce).
10. The teacher punished (punish) the boys who hadn’t done (not done)
the homework.

Use of “Since” or “For”.

1. It has been raining since morning.
2. They have been playing foot ball for an hour.
3. I have been living in this house since January.
4. She has been suffering from fever for two days.
5. I have been preparing for the examination since Sunday last.
6. He has been building a house for six months.
7. The girl has been making a doll since noon.
8. He has been studying in this school since 1984.
Idioms

1. To back out of something.

Meaning: To withdraw from an agreement.
Sentence: You gave you word that you should help. Don’t back out of it.

2. To beat about the bush .

Meaning: To go around the topic in order to avoid the point.
Sentence: Say exactly what you mean and stop beating about the bush.
3. Bone to pick with someone.
Meaning: grievance about something.
Sentence: I have a bone to pick with you.

Synonyms
1. Reflection – Image
2. Enshrined – preserved carefully
3. Divine – of God
4. Dignity – honour
5. Par excellence – the best
6. cultivating – developing
7. professional – concerning one’s job
8. regard – opinion
Choose the Right Meaning
1. reverencing – (reversing, paying respect to, referring)
2. appreciates – (thinks, pays money to values)
3. inscribed – (demand, written, described)
4. decree – (certificate, command, temperature)
5. ponders – (thinks about, wanders about, swims about)
6. gifted – (rewarded, talented, indobted)
7. sources – (influences, wounds, fountains)
8. strives (groups, tries hard, sleeps)
9. incorporation – (put an end to, make part of , make a role of )
10. status – (a country, position, property)
Little Things