CLASS 9
MY CHILDHOOD
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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sesame seeds
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wheat and rice
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tamarind seeds
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kerosene
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Detailed explanation-1: -Abdul Kalam had earned some money before that. When the Second World War broke out, there was a huge demand for tamarind seeds in the market. He used to collect the seeds and sell them at a provision shop on Mosque Street. This helped him earn one anna a day.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Second World War broke out in 1939, when I was eight years old. For reasons I have never been able to understand, a sudden demand for tamarind seeds erupted in the market. I used to collect the seeds and sell them to a provision shop on Mosque Street.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer:During World War II, tamarind seeds were ground down and roasted to make tamarind kernel powder which was used as a sizing agent for textiles like jute and cotton. Because of this there was a demand for tamarind seeds in the market.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: Tamarind seeds rose in demand after the second world war.
Detailed explanation-5: -2. Why did Abdul collect tamarind seeds in 1939? Kalam collected tamarind seeds in 1939 because he wanted to study the effects of radiation on plants.