Bahria University, Islamabad Campus

Department of Computer Science

Mid Term Examination
Class/Section: BSIT- 2A
(Spring 2021 Semester)
Paper Type: Descriptive
Course: Critical Thinking Date: 20-05-2021
Course Code: BES 103 Time: 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Faculty’s Name: Naima W. Chaudhry Max Marks: 20
Time Allowed: 90 minutes Total Pages: 2 (including this)
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INSTRUCTIONS:
I. All questions are compulsory.
II. ALL ANSWERS HAVE TO BE OPINION BASED, WITH PROPER
JUSTIFICATION/ REASONS.
III. All questions must be answered together, and not separately in maximum
250 words.
IV. Edit the same file for typing your answers but do not change the
formatting.
V. Use Times New Roman and the font size should be 12.
VI. Save your file by using the following naming convention:
Enrollment_Name_Section.
VII. The final submission will be made on LMS only. Submissions via email
will not be accepted.
VIII. Submission after the given time will not be accepted in any form.
IX. Do not forget to proofread before final submission.

Student’s Name: MARYAM KHALIL Enroll No:_01-135202-037_____________________

(USE CAPITAL LETTERS)

Question # 1 (10 Marks) Viva Voice

Question # 2 (10 Marks)

Read the following excerpt from, “The Catwalks of Defiance in Pakistan.”

Then comment on,
 The arguments presented in the text in order to test the logic of the text as well as its
credibility and emotional impact.
 yes
 Identify the claims made and the support in the text.
He claimed that western media is more interested in showing negative aspects of
pakistan
The support in the text for pakistan as he said u should show battle for Pakistan’s
soul, sovereignty, survival, sports, economic well-being, political stability, scientific
advancement, education, schooling, environment, and agriculture are being fought
right here, on these very catwalks

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 Then you need to discuss whether you think the argument is well-made or well-
reasoned.
Yes I think the argument is well reasoned as its convincing the opinion based on
sinsilbe reasons rather then people emotions

 Is the evidence or support used convincing. Why or why not?

Yes its convincing ,   because I am able to the confidence

through reading . its also communictaiong the persuation of
writing

 Is the argument logically made – is the evidence connected to the claim being made?
Yes it is that the argument is logically connected as its in a natural language which
is able to seek logic to discover the argumentn is valid. And also with that its giving
the premisis + conclusion

 Are you convinced by the arguments the author is making? Why or why not?
Yes obviosly : This may seem incredibly obvious, but it's one of the most
important traits you can master. ...as it connects and give clear and consice
communication also with that also it encourages others to talk about this more

 How are the arguments saying similar and also different things?
Everythig has itrs good and bad impact they are similar as theyb ar e talking about the
same topic but different too as its aspects are totally different as its different because thy
convinved and planned to elaborate more on how she plans to make pakistan enlightened

 If the arguments are the same, perhaps the evidence is different. In what ways?
Broadly speaking, the current consensus about the basic distinction is similar to that
theme of this article. Argument and explanation are different; generally they differ
pragmatically. Reasoning is used in both, and the same indicator words are used in both.
But the argument should be on the basis of the premisis +conclusion also with the
evidence which proves it

 You can also look at HOW the arguments are made – the writers’ styles and tones,
and the presentation of the argument. \
AS IT HAS THE MAIN CONCLUSION WITH THE EVIDENCE+BACKGROUND
INFORMATION,NO SET OF ARGUMENT MATTERS, BY ANALYZING THIS WE
ARE ANALYZING THEIR TONE ND STYLE WHICH CLEARLY SHOWS HOW THE
WRITER HAS BROUGHT UP
Note: You should be able to read between the lines (implicit/ explicit meaning) in order
to understand the context. Write no more than 250 words.

Lahore is one of the oldest cities in the world. Very few people speak Urdu here. Most of
them speak Punjabi that is a South Asian dialect of Arabic and means five camels. Here, I
attended a colorful fashion show at a 21/2-star hotel where I met a group of designers who
told me that they were on the front lines of Pakistan’s cultural battle against extremism.

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Tooba Sheikh is a 28-year-old model/actress/TV director/columnist/caterer/restaurant-

owner/designer, who was also one of the main organizers of the fashion show. Though the
show was entirely about introducing the spring collection of some of the country’s leading
designers, Tooba Shiekh told me that by default, such shows are challenging the extremist
mind-set proliferating in the Pakistani society. ‘I love my country. I can do whatever it takes
to help it become a great place,’ she proudly added. Later that evening she left for London
where she spends most of her time. We decided to meet again in London where she promised
to elaborate more on how she plans to make Pakistan an enlightened country.

Another designer, Nadir Gul (popularly known among his colleagues and fans as Eddy),
complained that the Western media was more interested in showing the ‘negative aspects of
Pakistan’. He said: ‘You should be showing events like these fashion shows. This is real
Pakistan!’ The battle for Pakistan’s soul, sovereignty, survival, sports, economic well-being,
political stability, scientific advancement, education, schooling, environment, and agriculture
are being fought right here, on these very catwalks. Later in the evening Eddy left for
Thailand for a vacation, from where he will return to Canada of where he is a citizen.

Lahore is one of the oldest cities in the world. Very few people speak Urdu here. Most of
them speak Punjabi that is a South Asian dialect of Arabic and means five camels. Here, I
attended a colorful fashion show at a 21/2-star hotel where I met a group of designers who
told me that they were on the front lines of Pakistan's cultural battle against extremism.
Tooba Sheikh is a 28-year-old model/actress/TV director/columnist/caterer/restaurant-
owner/designer, who was also one of the main organizers of the fashion show. Though the
show was entirely about introducing the spring collection of some of the country's leading
designers, Tooba Shiekh told me that by default, such shows are challenging the extremist
mind-set proliferating in the Pakistani society.'I love my country. I can do whatever it
takes to help it become a great place,' she proudly added. Later that evening she left for
London where she spends most of her time. We decided to meet again in London where
she promised to elaborate more on how she plans to make Pakistan an enlightened
country. Another designer, Nadir Gul (popularly known among his colleagues and fans as
Eddy), complained that the Western media was more interested in showing the 'negative
aspects of Pakistan'. He said: 'You should be showing events like these fashion shows.
This is real Pakistan!' The battle for Pakistan's soul, sovereignty, survival, sports,
economic well-being, political stability, scientific advancement, education, schooling,
environment, and agriculture are being fought right here, on these very catwalks. Later in
the evening Eddy left for Thailand for a vacation, from where he will return to Canada of
where he is a citizen.

End of Question Paper

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