My Childhood

-




1. Where was A.P.J. Abdul Kalam born?

  • A. Madras
  • B. Ramanathapuram
  • C. Dhanuskodi
  • D. Rameswaram

2. During which event did Abdul Kalam start collecting tamarind seeds to sell?

  • A. Independence Movement
  • B. Second World War
  • C. Partition of India
  • D. Famine

3. How did Abdul Kalam contribute to the war effort during the Second World War?

  • A. Collecting tamarind seeds
  • B. Joining the army
  • C. Distributing newspapers
  • D. Working in a factory

4. Who helped Abdul Kalam earn his first wages during the war?

  • A. Father
  • B. Brother
  • C. Friend
  • D. Brother-in-law

5. Which teacher discriminated against Abdul Kalam based on religion in school?

  • A. Sivasubramania Iyer
  • B. Ramanadha Sastry
  • C. Lakshmana Sastry
  • D. Unnamed Teacher

6. How did Ramanathasashtri’s father react to the teacher's discrimination?

  • A. He supported the teacher
  • B. He ignored the incident
  • C. He scolded Abdul Kalam
  • D. He demanded an apology or resignation

7. Who was Ramanadha Sastry's father, and what was his profession?

  • A. Lakshmana Sastry, businessman
  • B. Sivasubramania Iyer, priest
  • C. Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry, temple high priest
  • D. Abdul Kalam, scientist

8. Which teacher encouraged Abdul Kalam to believe in his potential and equality?

  • A. Lakshmana Sastry
  • B. Sivasubramania Iyer
  • C. Ramanadha Sastry
  • D. Unnamed Teacher

9. How did Sivasubramania Iyer's wife initially react to Abdul Kalam being invited to their home?

  • A. Welcomed him warmly
  • B. Refused to serve him in her kitchen
  • C. Ignored his presence
  • D. Invited him for future meals

10. What did Sivasubramania Iyer advise Abdul Kalam regarding societal change and challenges?

  • A. To avoid confrontations
  • B. To accept the status quo
  • C. To confront problems for change
  • D. To ignore societal issues

11. Which poet did Abdul Kalam's father quote when giving permission for him to leave Rameswaram for education?

  • A. Rabindranath Tagore
  • B. Khalil Gibran
  • C. William Wordsworth
  • D. Robert Frost

12. What was the atmosphere in India after the Second World War, according to the passage?

  • A. Pessimistic
  • B. Filled with unprecedented optimism
  • C. Indifferent
  • D. Tense

13. Which event marks a turning point in Abdul Kalam's life where he decided to leave Rameswaram for further studies?

  • A. Second World War
  • B. India's Independence
  • C. Rama Tirtha ceremony
  • D. Gandhi's declaration

14. What message did Abdul Kalam's father convey to him about personal growth and independence?

  • A. Stay close to home for security
  • B. Soar high like a seagull, away from the nest
  • C. Abandon personal growth for family
  • D. Prioritize family over personal ambitions

15. How did Sivasubramania Iyer’s approach to social change reflect a practical method of reform?

  • A. He used force to change his wife’s mindset
  • B. He ignored discrimination and focused only on education
  • C. He led by example, demonstrating inclusivity through action
  • D. He avoided controversy and maintained traditional norms

16. In which century was Abdul Kalam's ancestral house in Rameswaram built?

  • A. 18th century
  • B. 19th century
  • C. 20th century
  • D. 21st century

17. What material was Abdul Kalam's ancestral house made of?

  • A. Wood and mud
  • B. Limestone and brick
  • C. Concrete and steel
  • D. Thatched roof

18. Who was Abdul Kalam's ideal helpmate in his family?

  • A. His father
  • B. His brother-in-law
  • C. His mother
  • D. His sister

19. What did Abdul Kalam's family arrange annually during the Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam ceremony?

  • A. Fireworks display
  • B. Boat processions
  • C. Dance performances
  • D. Cooking competitions

20. Which of Abdul Kalam's friends later became a catering contractor for the Southern Railways?

  • A. Ramanadha Sastry
  • B. Aravindan
  • C. Sivaprakasan
  • D. Unnamed friend

21. What event left a lasting impression on Abdul Kalam regarding social discrimination in school?

  • A. Suspension of train halt
  • B. Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam
  • C. Discrimination by the new teacher
  • D. Sivasubramania Iyer's dinner invitation

22. Who quoted Khalil Gibran when Abdul Kalam sought permission to leave Rameswaram for education?

  • A. Abdul Kalam's father
  • B. Sivasubramania Iyer
  • C. Abdul Kalam's mother
  • D. Gandhiji

23. What did Abdul Kalam's father say about children in the context of Khalil Gibran's quote?

  • A. Children should follow their parents' thoughts
  • B. Children are independent of their parents' thoughts
  • C. Parents should control their children's thoughts
  • D. Children should imitate their parents

24. Which teacher defied societal norms and invited Abdul Kalam for a meal, breaking social barriers?

  • A. Unnamed teacher
  • B. Lakshmana Sastry
  • C. Sivasubramania Iyer
  • D. Ramanadha Sastry

25. What did Sivasubramania Iyer's wife initially refuse to do when Abdul Kalam was invited for a meal?

  • A. Cook for him
  • B. Talk to him
  • C. Let him enter the house
  • D. Allow him in the kitchen

26. How did Sivasubramania Iyer react to his wife's hesitation in serving Abdul Kalam in the kitchen?

  • A. Got angry with his wife
  • B. Ignored the situation
  • C. Served Abdul Kalam himself
  • D. Asked Abdul Kalam to leave

27. What did Sivasubramania Iyer advise Abdul Kalam when facing challenges in societal norms?

  • A. Accept the norms
  • B. Avoid confrontations
  • C. Confront problems for change
  • D. Ignore societal issues

28. Which declaration by Gandhiji inspired the people of India after the Second World War?

  • A. Quit India Movement
  • B. Dandi March
  • C. Non-Cooperation Movement
  • D. "Indians will build their own India"

29. What metaphor did Abdul Kalam's father use to encourage him to leave Rameswaram for education?

  • A. Flying like a bird
  • B. Swimming like a fish
  • C. Soaring like a seagull
  • D. Running like a cheetah

30. What lesson can be learned from the incident where the new teacher segregated Abdul Kalam and Ramanadha Sastry?

  • A. Social discrimination is a personal choice
  • B. Religious differences should determine social interactions
  • C. Unity and equality should be upheld despite societal biases
  • D. Teachers should enforce traditional caste-based seating arrangements
Location: Mogalturu, Andhra Pradesh, India

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

FA 1 10th English

-
Image
  https://www.bhavyasriacademy.in/2024/07/reported-speech-3.html Practice A Letter to God Quizzes for Your Exams👇  Self Assessment Test 1 A Letter to God  A Letter to God   A Letter to God    A Letter to God   A Letter to God A Letter to God   A Letter to God   Dust of Snow (poem) Fire and ice (Poem) Nelson Mandela: A Long Walk to freedom 👇👇👇 A Long Walk to Freedom 1 A Long Walk to Freedom 2 A Long Walk to Freedom 3 A tiger in the Zoo (poem), A Triumph of Surgery. (SR)   A Triumph of Surgery. (SR)     Grammar: Non-defining Relative Clauses    Active Voice and Passive Voice And Vocabulary  (Build Your Vocabulary Quizzes)     Simple Grammar Tests 100 Reported Speech.  If Clauses.  Synthesis.  Tenses.  Agreement (Sub & Verb) 
Read more

FA 2 SAT 2 10TH ENGLISH PREPARATION AND MODEL PAPERS

-
Image
  FA 2 SAT 2 10TH ENGLISH PREPARATION AND MODEL PAPERS  3. Two Stories about Flying I. His First FlightL IAM O' FLAHERTY II. Black Aeroplane FREDERICK FORSYTH Writing: My Experience Alone in a Thunderstorm  How to Tell Wild Animals CAROLYN WELLS The Ball Poem JOHN BERRYMAN 4. From the Diary of Anne Frank ANNE FRANK From the Diary of Anne Frank Amanda! ROBIN KLEIN   Supplementary Reader 2. The Thief's Story RUSKIN BOND 3. The Midnight Visitor ROBERT ARTHUR  37 A. The Midnight Visitor Framing Wh Qs.  Words and Expressions 2 (Workbook 10th)  Unit 3. Unit 4.
Read more

Greed Brings Grief.

-
Image
  As You Sow, So You Reap & 7 More Moral Stories For Reading & Listening Greed Brings grief.  Once upon a time in a bustling village, there lived two friends named Tom and Jerry. They were both hardworking and content with their lives. One day, a wealthy merchant visited the village, showcasing his treasures of gold and jewels. Greed sparked in Tom's heart, while Jerry remained unaffected. Tom became obsessed with acquiring wealth, neglecting his work and friendship. He tricked and cheated others to amass riches, while Jerry continued to lead a simple and honest life. As time passed, Tom's greed grew, but so did his troubles. He lost the trust of his friends, and his ill-gotten gains brought him no joy, only worry and fear of being caught. Meanwhile, Jerry remained happy, surrounded by genuine friendships and the satisfaction of honest labor. He learned that true wealth lies not in material possessions but in the richness of one's heart and relationships. In the end...
Read more