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Roll no.239
Foundation Level
**Acids and bases** are two important types of substances that play a major role in chemistry and in the natural world. Acids are generally known for their sour properties, while bases often have a bitter taste and slippery feel.
The strength of an acid or base can be described using the **pH scale**, which ranges from 0 to 14. A pH below 7 is acidic, 7 is neutral, and above 7 is basic.
Acids and bases are found everywhere—from **lemon juice and vinegar to soap, soil, oceans, and our bodies**. They also interact through a process called **neutralization**, where an acid and a base react to form products such as salt and water.
Understanding acids and bases helps us appreciate the delicate **chemical balance of nature** and their importance in everyday life.

Default Himmat karne waalon ki haar nahi hoti by Harivansh rai bacchan
Himmat karne waalon ki haar nahi hoti
Lehreon se darker naiya paar nahi hoti [naiya=boat]

Nanhi cheenti jab dana lekar chalti hai
Chadti deewaroon par sau baar fisalti hai
Mann ka vishwas rago mein sahas bharta hai [vishwas=faith]
Chad ke girna, gir ke chadna naa akharta hai [akharta=hurt]
Aakhir uski mehnat bekaar nahi hoti
Koshish karne waalon ki haar nahi hoti

Dubkiyan sindhu mein gotakhor lagata hai [sindhu=sea]
Ja ja kar khaali haath laut aata hai
Milte na hi sahaj moti paan mein [sahaj=easy]
Badta doona utsah har baar isi hairaani mein [utsah= interest]
Mutthi khaali uski har baar nahi hoti
Himmat karne waalon ki haar nahi hoti

Asafalta ek chunouti hai sweekar karo [Asaflta=failure, chunouti=challenge, sweekar=accept]
Kya kami reh gayi, dekhi aur sudhaar karo [sudhaar=improve]
Jab tak naa safal ho, neend chayn tyago tum [safal=success, tyago=relinquish]
Sangarh karo maidan chor mat bhaago tum [Sangarsh= struggle]
Khuch kiye bina hi jai jai kar nahi hoti [jai jai kar=zindabaad]
Himmat karne waalon ki haar nahi hoti

BY- harivansh rai "bacchan

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A tale of Two Seas

Sitting in the geography class in school, I remember how fascinated I was when we were being taught all about the Dead Sea.
If you recall, the Dead Sea is really a lake, not a sea. It’s so high in salt content that the human body can float easily. One can almost lie down and read a book!
The salt in the Dead Sea is as high as 35% – almost 10 times the normal ocean water. And all that saltiness has meant that there is no life at all in the Dead Sea. No fish. No vegetation. No sea animals. Nothing lives in the Dead sea.

Hence the name: Dead Sea.
While the Dead Sea has remained etched in my memory, I don’t seem to recall learning about the Sea of Galilee in my school geography lesson. So, when I heard about the Sea of Galilee & the Dead Sea and, the tale of the two seas – I was intrigued.
Turns out that the Sea of Galilee is just north of the Dead Sea. Both, the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea, receive their water from river Jordan. Yet, they are very, very different.

Unlike the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilee is pretty, resplendent with rich, colorful marine life. There are lots of plants and lot of fish, too. In fact, the sea of Galilee is home to over twenty different types of fishes.

Same region, same source of water, and yet, one sea is full of life, the other is dead. How come?

Here is why.
The River Jordan flows into the Sea of Galilee and then flows out. The water simply passes through the Sea of Galilee in and out – and that keeps the Sea healthy and vibrant, teeming with marine life.

But, the Dead Sea is so far below the sea level, that it has no outlet. The water flows in from the river Jordan, but does not flow out. There are no outlet streams at all. It is estimated that over a million tons of water evaporates from the Dead Sea every day, leaving it salty. Too full of minerals and unfit for any marine life.

The Dead Sea takes water from the River Jordan, and holds it. It does not give/flow out. Result? No life at all.
Think about it.

Life is not just about getting. It’s about giving, sharing. We all need to be a bit like the Sea of Galilee.

We are fortunate to get wealth, knowledge, love and respect. But, if we don’t learn to give, we could all end up like the Dead Sea. The love, the respect, the wealth and the knowledge; could all evaporate. Like the water in the Dead Sea.

If we get the Dead Sea mentality of merely taking in more water, more money, more of everything, the results can be disastrous.
A good idea to make sure that in the sea of your own life, you must have outlets. Many outlets for love, wealth and everything else that you get in your life.
Make sure you don’t just get, you give out, too. Open the taps. And you’ll be opening the floodgates to happiness.

Make that a habit. To share, To give.

Experience life. Experience the magic of giving..!

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Pakistans coastal regions offer a unique set of challenges for agriculture due to the sandy and saline soil, high winds, and salt spray. However, with some careful planning and selection, it is possible to grow a variety of fruit trees that can thrive in these conditions. Here are 10 fruit trees that can grow on the coasts of Pakistan and are tolerant of salt water:

1. Coconut: Coconut trees are well-suited for beach environments and can tolerate salty soils and high winds. They are also a good source of coconut water, which is a popular drink in Pakistan.

2. Date palm: Date palms are another option for beach environments. They are tolerant of heat, drought, and salty soils, making them a good choice for coastal areas. Dates are also a popular fruit in Pakistan, and can be used in a variety of dishes.

3. Sea-buckthorn: Sea-buckthorn is a hardy shrub that is well-suited for sandy and saline soils. It produces small, orange berries that are high in vitamin C and antioxidants. The fruit can be used to make juice, jam, and other products.

4. Beach plum: Beach plum is a small shrub that can tolerate sandy and salty soils. It produces small, sweet-tart berries that are good for making jams, jellies, and pies.

5. Tamarind: Tamarind is a tropical fruit tree that can tolerate salty soils and drought conditions. It produces pods that contain a sweet and sour pulp that is used in a variety of dishes, including chutneys and sauces.

6. Pomegranate: Pomegranate is a fruit tree that is well-suited for dry and hot environments. It can tolerate salty soils and produces juicy, ruby-red seeds that can be eaten fresh or used in salads, desserts, and drinks.

7. Dragon fruit: Dragon fruit is a cactus-like fruit that is native to tropical regions. It can grow in sandy soils and is tolerant of drought conditions. The fruit is low in calories and high in antioxidants, and can be used in smoothies, salads, and other dishes.

8. Fig: Fig trees are hardy and can tolerate a variety of soil conditions, including sandy and salty soils. They produce sweet, juicy fruit that can be eaten fresh or dried. Figs are also a good source of fiber and other nutrients.

9. Guava: Guava is a tropical fruit tree that can grow in sandy soils and is tolerant of salty conditions. The fruit is high in vitamin C and antioxidants, and can be eaten fresh or used in jams, jellies, and other dishes.

10. Mango: Mango trees are well-suited for tropical environments and can tolerate sandy soils. They are a popular fruit in Pakistan and can be eaten fresh or used in a variety of dishes, including salads, chutneys, and desserts.

When planting fruit trees in coastal areas, its important to take steps to ensure proper soil preparation and irrigation to maximize plant growth and yield. Additionally, its recommended to consult with local agricultural experts to determine the best fruit trees for your specific beach environment. With careful planning and care, it is possible to grow a variety of fruit trees on the coasts of Pakistan that can thrive in salt water conditions.

Pakistan ki sahiliana ilaqon mein kheti ke liye aik khaas set ke challenges hotay hain jin mein sandy aur saline soil, buland hawaen aur salt spray shamil hain. Lekin kuch careful planning aur selection ke saath, yeh mumkin hai ke aap aisi tarah ke fhal ke darakht lagayen jinhein yeh halat bardasht kar saktay hain. Yahan 10 fhal ke darakht pesh kiye gaye hain jo Pakistan ki sahiliana ilaqon mein ug saktay hain aur salt water ke liye tolerant hain:

1. Nariyal: Nariyal ke darakht beach environments ke liye aik behtareen option hain aur ismein salty soils aur high winds ko bardasht karne ki salahiyat hoti hai. Iske ilawa yeh coconut water ka behtareen source bhi hai, jo Pakistan mein aik popular drink hai.

2. Khajoor ke darakht: Khajoor ke darakht beach environments ke liye doosra option hain. Yeh garmi, sardii aur salty soils ki bardasht karne ki salahiyat rakhta hai, jo coastal areas ke liye aik behtareen choice hai. Pakistan mein khajoor bhi aik popular fruit hai aur ishein kai dishes mein use kya jata hai.

3. Sea-buckthorn: Sea-buckthorn aik hardy shrub hai jo sandy aur saline soils ke liye behtareen hai. Iska fruit small, orange berries hota hai jo vitamin C aur antioxidants se bharpoor hota hai. Is fruit se juice, jam aur doosre products banaye ja saktay hain.

4. Beach plum: Beach plum aik small shrub hai jo sandy aur salty soils ko bardasht kar sakta hai. Is fruit se small, sweet-tart berries nikaltay hain jo jam, jellies aur pies banane ke liye behtareen hote hain.

5. Imli: Imli aik tropical fruit tree hai jo salty soils aur drought conditions ki bardasht kar sakta hai. Iske pods sweet aur sour pulp se bharay hotay hain jo chutneys aur sauces mein use kya jata hai.

6. Anar: Anar fruit tree dry aur hot environments ke liye behtareen hai. Iska fruit juicy aur ruby-red seeds se bharpoor hota hai jo fresh khaya ja sakta hai ya salads, desserts aur drinks mein use kya ja sakta hai.

7. Dragon fruit: Dragon fruit aik cactus-like fruit hai jo tropical regions mein paya jata hai. Yeh sandy soils mein ug sakta hai aur drought conditions ko bardasht kar sakta hai. Is fruit mein kam calories aur zyada antioxidants paye jatay hain aur ishein smoothies, salads aur doosre dishes mein use kya ja sakta hai.

8. Fig: Fig trees hardy hotay hain aur sandy aur salty soils jaise kai soil conditions ko bardasht kar saktay hain. Is fruit mein sweet, juicy fruit paya jata hai jo fresh khaya ja sakta hai ya dried bhi kya ja sakta hai. Figs mein fiber aur doosre nutrients bhi paye jatay hain.

9. Amrood: Amrood tropical fruit tree hai jo sandy soils mein ug sakta hai aur salty conditions ko bardasht kar sakta hai. Is fruit mein vitamin C aur antioxidants paye jatay hain aur ishein jams, jellies aur doosre dishes mein use kya ja sakta hai.

10. Aam: Aam trees tropical environments ke liye behtareen hai aur sandy soils ko bardasht kar saktay hain. Pakistan mein aam aik popular fruit hai aur ishein salads, chutneys aur desserts mein use kya jata hai.

Jab sahiliana ilaqon mein fruit trees lagayen toh proper soil preparation aur irrigation ke liye steps lena zaroori hai taake plant growth aur yield ko maximize kiya ja sake. Iske ilawa, local agricultural experts se consult karna bhi zaroori hai taake aap apne specific beach environment ke liye behtareen fruit trees determine kar saken. Careful planning aur care ke saath, yeh mumkin hai ke salt water conditions mein Pakistan ki sahiliana ilaqon mein aik variety of fruit trees ugaye jasakta hain.