2018 Group I

The Rajputs of northern Punjab had constructed a series or chain of forts to save
themselves from the tribes coming from the west. The fort of Rawaat is one of them. It
was constructed in the beginning of the 16th century. It is situated at a sand dune. It is
surrounded by clumsily or disorderly constructed houses. Despite it, the beautiful scenes
of the valley expanding from the River Soon to Rawalpindi are seen.

2018 Group II
When we talk about vehicles and safe roads, we mean the accidents in which
vehicles and pedestrians are involved. So, methods are sought to prevent these accidents.
Beside these accidents, the vehicles are also causing air pollution. Now, it has been
proved that pollution emitting from vehicles cause many sorts of diseases. It also includes
fatal or deadly diseases which have become quite common now-a-days. Therefore, there
is a dire need to find methods to minimize air pollution or to filter air from pollution.

P.U 2018 (Group-I)

Q4. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions give at the
end. (25)
Nations, the basic principle of whose collective life is territorial, need not be
afraid of Rationalism; to us it is dangerous foe, since it aims at the very principle which
gives us communal life, and alone makes our collective existence intelligible.
Rationalism is essentially analysis and consequently threatens to disintegrate the
communal synthesis achieved by the force of religious idea. It is undoubtedly true that we
can meet Rationalism on its own ground. But the point which I wish to impress on you is
that the dogma, i.e., the point of universal agreement on which our communal solidarity
depends, has essentially a national rather than intellectual significance for us. To try to
cover religion into a system of speculative knowledge is, in my opinion, absolutely
useless, and even absurd, since the object of religion is not thinking about life, its main
purpose is to build up a coherent social whole for the gradual elevation of life.

Questions and their answers

Q.1. Which are the nations who need not be afraid of Rationalism.
The nations, who prefer to live a regional life on the whole, are not threatened by
Rationalism.
Q.2. Why is Rationalism a dangerous foe for the Muslims commonly?
Rationalism is a threat to the communal life of the Muslims as it can shatter their
intellectual, religious and social beliefs which may help them to elevate in life.
Q.3. What is the true nature of our religious dogma?
According to our dogma, our social collaboration and co-existence rely more on
national rather than intellectual significance.
Q.4. Why does the writer think the speculative knowledge is absolutely useless?
It is useless because the object of religion is not thinking but to build up a closely-
integrated social system that ensures a sustained growth of life.
Q.5. What is the main object of religion according to the writer?
The main object of religion is to build a solid society based on true dogmas, social
values and intellectual freedom which lead the people towards higher standard of life.
Precis
Nations tend to prosper who lead a communal life. Rationalism does not scare
them as their strong ethical dogmas, social values and peaceful co-existence give their
life a purposeful meaning. Religion also does have strong roots in their life as it imparts
them with faith which elevates their living standard and ensures social integrity.

P.U 2018 (Group-II)

Q4. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions give at the
end. (25)
Practically all the progress that man has made is due to the fact that he is mortal.
He has recognized that as he is in this world only for little while, and this knowledge has
been a goad to stimulate him to make a diligent use of whatever talents he is endowed
with. The secrets of nature have been wrested from her grudging fingers by men who
knowing they were mortal, have sought to comprehend the mysteries of the world around
them in the hope that knowledge might enable them if not to circumvent death at least to
ameliorate the asperities of life for themselves and for others.
All the instincts and emotions are reinforced by death. If we were not mortal the
paternal and maternal instincts would not dominate our lives so strongly as they do if we
know that we would never die; we should have no desire for children to perpetuate our
names and carry on the succession of the race. Thus ultimately we should arrive at world
without a child; and a world without a child would be a place in which there was not call
for some of the most beautiful emotions to which the human soul gives expressions. And
death lends a peculiar sanctity to human love. A man may love his books, but the love he
bears his wife, his children or his friends, is something deeper and more sublime; it is
love intensified and purified by the thought: that human life is a finite thing which may at
any moment be touched by the finger of death.
Questions and their answers
Q.1. How man has made progress in this world?
Man has made great progress because life is short and he strives hard to do
something of great value during his short stay in this world.
Q.2. What are the advantages of being mortal?
There are numerous advantages of being mortal as it motivates man to discover
secrets of nature, to unravel the mysteries of the universe and also to explore his diverse
talents.
Q.3. How will a world without child look?
A world without child might look aimless and lonely. Man cannot hand down his
positive aspirations and thoughts. All our efforts for better life revolve around children.
Q.4. How does death make us explore the mysteries of life.
Death is a necessary evil and is also the driving force behind all the progress
made in the world. It stimulates human beings to strive hard and explore the unexplored
avenues of life and also to unearth the hidden mysteries of the universe.

Q.5. Explain the meaning of these words:

(i) Perpetuate (ii) Sanctity
Perpetuate --- cause to continue, carry on
Sanctity --- the quality of being holy, holiness.
Précis
Man is mortal and this thing is the chief driving force behind all the progress and
prosperity that we see all around us. Death is inevitable and unpredictable that’s why it
stimulates man to put in all his potential and talents to unravel the mysteries of the
universe and to reveal the secrets of nature. Another fact is that man marries and bears
children so that they may continue their name and hand down a legacy of benefits to their
upcoming generations so that they may also follow the same tradition with the same
passion.