ENGLISH 10TH - Short Question Answers
UNIT # 7.1
Q.1: Why did Asif's parents decide to take him to the Gorakh Hills for his birthday?
Ans. Asif’s parents decided to take him to the Gorakh Hills for his birthday because they knew his love for travel.
Q.2: What do you know about Gorakh Hills?
Ans. Gorakh Hills Station is situated at an elevation of 5,690 ft. from the sea level and is the highest summit and a holiday resort in Sindh.
Q.3: How did they travel to Gorakh Hills?
Ans. They travelled to Gorakh Hills in an air-conditioned bus with a group of 14 tourists.
Q.4: Where did they have breakfast?
Ans. They had their breakfast at Almanzar Hotel on Kotri Barrage.
Q.5: Write few words about Kotri Barrage.
Ans. The barrage was a colossal bridge-like structure, constructed over the mighty Indus River.
Q.6: Whose shrine is in Sehwan?
Ans. In Sehwan, there is a shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, a highly revered Sufi saint.
Q.7: How far is Gorakh Hills from Sehwan?
Ans. The Gorakh Hills are a good four hours' drive from Sehwan.
Q.8: What was served for lunch and where was it served?
Ans. On leaving Sehwan, lunch was served. The lunch comprised spicy fish caught from the Manchar Lake with sugarcane juice.
Q.9: Where is Manchar Lake located?
Ans. Manchar Lake is situated close to Sehwan.
Q.10: Why did they have to leave the bus and take the jeep to reach the top?
Ans. They had to leave the bus and take the jeep because now there would be steep, uphill drive to reach the summit.
Q.11: Why did Asif and his family have to sleep in a tent?
Ans. Unfortunately, all rooms were occupied, and they had to rent tents for their night stay.
Q.12: How did the author enjoy his night of stay there?
Ans. Under a canopy of stars, they lit the bonfire. They played Baetbazi, Chinese whisper, sharing funny stories, and all sorts of childish games that they could think of.
Q.13: What did Ash appreciate deeply about his parents?
Ans. Her parents cut the cake for her birthday and arranged breakfast for all. Things had been planned to the last detail; a beautiful rug had been spread out for the cake cutting ceremony. He was deeply touched by his parents’ love and meticulous arrangements.
Q.14: How was the return route different from up journey route?
Ans. In up journey route, they took Motorway and crossed Jamshoro, Hyderabad, and Kotri Barrage. Then they took the Indus Highway to Sehwan and they travelled from Sehwan to Gorakh Hills.
In return route journey, they travelled from Dadu-Moro Bridge and crossed Hala, Matiari, and Bhit Shah. Finally, they crossed through the city of Hyderabad and reached the Motorway on which they had travelled the day before from Karachi.
Q.15: Which two saints are mentioned in the text?
Ans. Two highly revered Sufi saints, Lal Shahbaz Qalandar and Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, are mentioned in the text.
Q.16: Why is Gorakh Hills a good place for holiday?
Ans. Gorakh Hills is a good place for holiday because Gorakh Hills is cold because of the height. Its views are beautiful and wonderful.
Q.17: What did Ibn Battuta say about the journey?
Ans. Ibn-e-Battuta said that travel leaves you speechless, and then turns you into a storyteller.
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