9th Eng Chap: 6 Gender Equity - Questions And Answers

 

English (Compulsory) For Class IX - Unit 6 - Gender Equity - Questions And Answers

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The Role Of Women In Pakistan's Creation And Development

Questions And Answers

Q.1: Why is Miss Fatima Jinnah called Madr-e-Millat (mother of the nation)?
Ans: Miss Fatima Jinnah helped her brother in the struggle for the establishment of Pakistan. She devoted her life to Quaid-e-Azam. She looked after her brother so much. The grateful nation thus calls her Madr-e-Millat which means the mother of the nation.

Q.2: What role did Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan play in the Pakistan movement?
OR How did Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan help her husband in the Pakistan movement?
Ans: Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali worked as an honorary secretary and typist of Liaquat Ali Khan. She arranged parties where Muslim women could meet the wife and the daughter of the Viceroy. She also organized Women's National Guards.

Q.3: What role did Begum Jahan Ara Shahnawaz play in the independence movement?
Ans: Begum Jahan Ara Shahnawaz represented the Muslim women at the three Round Table Conferences held in London. She also travelled widely and explained to the people of other countries why the Muslims in India wanted a separate state. She was also the first women ever to make a speech in London's Guild Hall.

Q.4: Who was Miss Fatima Jinnah? Why is she called Madr-e-Millat?
Ans: Miss Fatima Jinnah was the youngest sister of the Quaid-e-Azam. She looked after her brother so much. She devoted her life for the Pakistan movement. Due to her devotion, services and sincerity, the nation calls her 'Madr-e-Millat'.

Q.5: What do you know about the services of Anita Ghulam Ali?
Ans: Professor Anita Ghulam Ali was a newscaster and teacher. She wrote many articles and books. She served twice as the Education Minister of Sindh. She was one of the founders of Sindh Education Foundation which worked for education in rural areas of Sindh. The Government of Pakistan recognized her services and awarded Pride of Performance and Sitara-e-lmtiaz.

Q.6: What do you know about the services of Bilquis Bano Edhi?
Ans: She is philanthropist who is also trained a professional nurse.She now heads the Edhi Foundation which provides nationwide support and care to the public, such as shelter homes and ambulance services.

Q.7: How many students were there in Sana's group? Write their names.
Ans: There are 6 students in Sana's group. They are:
Sana
Aliya
Sameer
Razia
Hania
Ahmed

Q.8: How many famous women of Pakistan are mentioned in the text? Write their names in the order of appearance in the text.
Ans: Five famous women of Pakistan are mentioned in the text. In the order of appearance in the text, they are:
Motharma Fatima Jinnah
Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan
Begum Jahan Ara Shahnawaz
Professor Anita Ghulam Ali
Bilquis Edhi

Q.9: How many students shared their dreams at the end of the presentations? Write their names.
Ans: Four students shared their dreams at the end of the presentations. They are:
Sadia
Maryam
Hira
Daniyal