CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

MY CHILDHOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Sivasubramania lyer expectations from Abdul Kalam was?
A
That Abdul will become the president
B
That Abdul will become the Prime Minister
C
That Abdul will be go for his higher education in ramanathapuram
D
That Abdul will become filthy rich
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Subramanya displayed what he wanted Kalam to learn: having a strong narrative was not enough to bring about positive change and break down social and communal barriers, one needed to be strong willed too!

Detailed explanation-2: -Kalam’s science teacher, Sivasubramania Iyer, asked Kalam to his home for a meal. His wife was horrified at the idea of a Muslim boy being invited to her pure kitchen. Sivasubramania Iyer served Kalam food with his own hands and sat down beside him to eat his meal.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Sivasubramania Iyer said to Kalam that “Once you decide to change the system, such problems have to be confronted."

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: Siva Subramanya Iyer was APJ Abdul Kalam’s Science Teacher. This man played a great role in the early years of APJ Abdul Kalam’s life. He was much influenced by his science teacher for his science teacher was the one who taught him the ways of breaking down social barriers.

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