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Short Answer Type Questions
1. Who were Abdul Kalam’s parents?
Abdul Kalam’s father was Jainulabdeen, a pious and honest man, and his mother was Ashiamma, a kind, generous and religious woman who took good care of the family.
2. What did Kalam’s father not possess, and what did he possess?
Kalam’s father did not possess much wealth or formal education, but he possessed wisdom, self-discipline, honesty, generosity, and strong moral values.
3. As a child, how was Kalam different from his parents?
As a child, Kalam looked different from his parents because he was short, thin, and dark-complexioned, while his parents were tall and handsome.
4. Where was his ancestral house, and how was it?
His ancestral house was located on Mosque Street in Rameswaram. It was a large pucca house made of limestone and brick with a well-maintained appearance.
5. According to Kalam, how was his childhood?
According to Kalam, his childhood was secure, happy, simple, and full of love, free from worries, and shaped by strong family values and discipline.
6. When did the Second World War break out? How old was he then?
The Second World War broke out in 1939. At that time, Abdul Kalam was about eight years old.
7. There was a sudden demand for tamarind seeds. What did the boy do then?
When the demand for tamarind seeds suddenly increased, the boy collected tamarind seeds and sold them to a provision shop, earning money.
8. What was the first negative effect when a state of emergency was declared?
The first negative effect was the shortage of newspapers, as the train did not stop at Rameswaram station anymore during wartime restrictions.
9. How did the boy Kalam earn his own money for the first time?
Kalam earned his own money for the first time by helping his cousin Samsuddin distribute newspapers after the train halt was cancelled.
10. What did he inherit from his mother and father?
From his father, Kalam inherited honesty and self-discipline, and from his mother, he inherited kindness, faith in God, and generosity.
11. Who were Kalam’s three close friends in childhood?
Kalam’s three close childhood friends were Ramanadha Sastry, Aravindan, and Sivaprakasan, belonging to different religious backgrounds.
12. What jobs did Aravindan and Sivaprakasan adopt?
Aravindan took up the job of transporting idols of the Lord, while Sivaprakasan worked as a catering contractor for religious functions.
13. How were idols of the Lord reached to the marriage site?
The idols of the Lord were transported by Aravindan in a decorated procession to the marriage site during traditional ceremonies.
14. What did the new teacher ask Kalam to do?
The new teacher at Rameswaram Elementary School asked Kalam to sit at the back of the classroom, separating him from his Brahmin friend.
15. How did Lakshmana Sastry bring about a reform in the young teacher?
Lakshmana Sastry scolded the teacher and told him that religion and caste should not divide children, which brought a reform in the teacher.
16. What did Sivasubramania Iyer say to Kalam?
Sivasubramania Iyer told Kalam that science and spiritual values could coexist, and encouraged him to aim high and work hard.
17. What did Iyer’s wife refuse to do?
Iyer’s wife refused to serve food to Kalam, as she felt uncomfortable serving a Muslim boy in her orthodox kitchen.
18. What change was seen in Iyer’s wife the following week?
The following week, Iyer’s wife served food to Kalam with her own hands, showing a change in her attitude and acceptance.
19. What did Kalam ask his father when India’s freedom was imminent?
Kalam asked his father what he should do after India’s independence and whether he should leave Rameswaram for higher education.
20. What did Khalil Gibran say to parents?
Khalil Gibran said that children belong to life, not to parents, and parents should guide them but not impose their own wishes.
Short Answer Type Questions
1. Describe Abdul Kalam’s early life in your own words.
Abdul Kalam was born in a simple and religious family at Rameswaram. His parents were honest, kind, and disciplined. His childhood was happy, secure, and value-based, which helped shape his character and outlook on life.
2. What happened when the new teacher arrived at the Rameswaram Elementary School? How was the problem solved?
The new teacher separated Kalam from his Brahmin friend due to religious bias. Lakshmana Sastry objected strongly and explained that religion should not divide children. The teacher realized his mistake and corrected his behaviour.
3. Narrate Kalam’s two visits to Sivasubramania Iyer’s house.
On his first visit, Iyer’s wife refused to serve Kalam due to religious prejudice. Iyer opposed this attitude. On the second visit, she changed her behaviour and served Kalam herself, showing reform and acceptance.
4. What did Kalam’s family do during the annual Shri Sita Ram Kalyanam ceremony?
During the annual Shri Sita Ram Kalyanam, Kalam’s family helped in arranging food, water, and refreshments for guests. People of different religions participated, showing communal harmony and mutual respect.
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