CLASS 9
MY CHILDHOOD
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The first that earned money for Abdul Kalam was
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collecting and selling tamarind seeds
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collecting and delivering newspapers
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none of the above
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both (A) and (B)
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answers. Kalam’s cousin, who distributed newspapers, asked him to help in collecting these bundles. This task helped Abdul Kalam earn his first wages.
Detailed explanation-2: -His cousin Shamsuddin distributed newspapers. The train would not stop at Rameshwaram and the bundles of newspapers were thrown from the running train. Abdul was employed by his cousin to collect them. This way he earned his first wages.
Detailed explanation-3: -Yes, Abdul Kalam had earned some money before he started helping his cousin. He used to collect tamarind seeds and sell them at a provision shop on the Mosque Street when their demand soared high during the Second World War. He usually earned one anna in a day.
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