CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Abdul Kalam describes his mother by saying that she was an ideal wife and a gentle lady. He learnt from his mother to be gentle and kind.

Detailed explanation-2: -Solution : Kalam did not take after his tall and handsome parents. He was a rather short boy with average looks. Unlike his parents who had quite striking features, his appearance was undistinguished.

Detailed explanation-3: -Solution : Abdul Kalam’s father, Jainulabdin, was a tall and handsome man. Although he did not have much formal education, he was progressive and valued education. He was an austere man and didn’t have much wealth, however, he was a generous man and provided both material and emotional security to his family.