CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Abdul Kalam’s science teacher wife was a hindu orthodox, and was old-minded person who thought that letting a muslim boy eat in her kitchen will make it impure, and refused to serve him .

Detailed explanation-2: -His orthodox wife was totally horrified at the idea of a Muslim boy dining in her ritually pure kitchen. He did not mind anything said by his very conservative wife. He rather served the food to Abdul by his own hands.

Detailed explanation-3: -When he invited Abdul Kalam to his house, his conservative wife refused to serve food to a Muslim boy. But Iyer served him with his own hands and ate his meals sitting beside him. He proved it by serving Abdul food with his own hands. He inspired his wife also tcTserve food when Abdul Kalam visited the second time.

Detailed explanation-4: -Siva Subramaniam Iyer, a science teacher, wanted to break down social barriers between Hindus and Muslims. He desired that Kalam be very well educated because he recognized his intelligence.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ans. Kalam was visibly upset by Sivasubramania Iyer’s wife’s refusal to serve him food in her kitchen. This must have pained Iyer. So, in order to make amends and to ensure that Kalam overcame his disappointment and hurt, Sivasubramania Iyer invited Kalam to another dinner the following weekend.