CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

MY CHILDHOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How old was Kalam when his science teacher taught him how birds fly? (Hint:Look at the end of the chapter)
A
12
B
9
C
11
D
10
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Science teacher, Siva Subramaniam Iyer, wanted to break the social barriers between the Hindus and the Muslims. He wanted Kalam to be very highly educated as he recognized his intelligence.

Detailed explanation-2: -He did not mind anything said by his very conservative wife. He rather served the food to Abdul by his own hands. He also sat with him and dined together as well as invited him over again for another meal the coming weekend.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complete answer: His mother Ashiamma was a very kind and generous woman and also an ideal helpmate of his father. He had tall and handsome parents. His father would avoid unnecessary comforts and luxuries. Despite that, he gave Abdul Kalam and his siblings a materially and emotionally secured childhood.

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