● i. In your opinion what is the main point as the background of the Pakistan Resolution?

Ans. There are many points in the background of the Pakistan Resolution but the main point is the
Two Nations Theory. In Hindustan, there were so many nations from which Hindus and Muslims were
two major nations. They were quite opposite to each other. Hindus were prejudiced people they could
not bear the prosperity of the Muslims.
ii. The rehabilitation of refugees was one of the greatest problems Pakistan faced at the time
of Independence. Explain briefly how?
Ans. According to reliable estimates 5.5 million people migrated from Pakistan to India and 6.5 million
came from India to Pakistan. In this way, the already feeble economy of Pakistan was made to bear
the burden of one million more people. The rehabilitation of refugees and the provision of basic needs
for them was an enormous problem. The Quaid-e-Azam established a “Refugee Relief Fund” to cater
to this.
iii. Which temperature zone in Pakistan has the highest variation in temperature?
Ans. The upper Indus Plain is the temperature zone of Pakistan with the highest variation in
temperature. In certain areas temperature goes as high as 50°C. Winters, however, are short and
tolerable. At times it gets freezing and uncomfortable, but generally, the sky remains clear and the sun
makes the climate pleasant.
iv. Write a brief note on how do climatic changes affect human life?
Ans. In Pakistan, climate varies from place to place. These variations have deep effects on people
and their lives. In northern highlands, people build houses with sloping roofs to make them safe from
abundant snowfall. They wear heavy clothes and stay in their homes. Winter sea breeze reduces the
effects of high temperatures. In deserts, it is very hot in the day time. It makes life uncomfortable.
v. What steps were taken by President Zia-ul-Haq to build an Islamic National Spirit in
Pakistan?
Ans. The following steps were taken by President Zia-ul-Haq to build an Islamic National Spirit in
Pakistan. 1. Pakistan Studies were introduced as a compulsory subject. 2. Wearing of the national
dress was encouraged and in some cases made compulsory in the courts and other government
institutions.
vi. What were the instructions on which every new governor had to take an oath to assume his
office during the reign of Hazrat Umer?
Ans. 1. He will not ride a Turkish Horse. 2. He will not wear thin and delicate cloth. 3. He will not use
refined flour. 4. He will not set a gatekeeper at his door.
vii. How would you justify that Pakistani culture is heterogeneous in terms of character?
Ans. Pakistan is not inhabited by a single ethnic group. The area which now forms Pakistan attracted
people from different parts of the world; these people came here and made this land their permanent
homeland. The social system which is now identified as “Pakistani Culture” has emerged as a
synthesis of Arab, Iranian, Greek, British, and a number of other cultural impacts.
i. How did oppressive Congress rule (1937-39) force Muslims of Hindustan to demand
Pakistan?
. Ans. In the elections of 1937, Congress found ministries in 7 out of 11 provinces.Bad governance
and oppressive rule of Congress ministries created a bad sense in Muslims of Hindustan. This
Congress tyranny forced the Muslims to demand Pakistan.
ii. What was the saying of Quaid-e-Azam to avoid provincialism?
Ans. The saying of Quaid-e-Azam to avoid provincialism was: “We are now all Pakistanis, not
Balochis, Pathans, Sindhis, Bengalis and Punjabis, and so on. And as Pakistanis, we must feel,
behave and act and we should be proud to be known as Pakistanis and nothing else.”
iii. Why was Pakistan considered as an important state against the expansionism of communism?
State briefly.
Ans. Before disintegration, USSR was very close to Pakistan. Pakistan who was newly born state felt
themselves as the front line state against expansionism of communism. Pakistan joined Western
block (SEATO and CENTO). Pakistan‟s importance was increased in 1979 when USSR attacked on
Afghanistan.
 iv. Write down the names of three types of maps.
Ans. (a) Political or administrative maps which show the boundaries‟ of states, continents etc. (b)
Physical maps depict mountains, plains, deserts etc (c) Relief maps use colours to show the altitude
(height from sea level) of different places like mountains, plateaus and plains.
v. Write three Islamic Provisions which are common in all constitutions.
Ans. Following are three Islamic Provisions common in all of three constitutions. i. Sovereignty of
Allah ii. President must be Muslim iii.Legislation according to Quran and Sunnah