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Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :One day when I was in the fifth standard at the Rameshwaram Elementary School, a new teacher came to our class. I used to wear a cap which marked me as a Muslim, and I always sat in the front row next to Ramanadha Shastri, who wore the sacred thread. The new teacher could not stomach a Hindu priest’s son sitting with a Muslim boy. In accordance with our social ranking as the new teacher saw it, I was asked to go and sit on the back bench. I felt very sad, and so did Ramanadha Shastri. He looked utterly downcast as I shifted to my seat in the last row. The image of him weeping when I shifted to the last row left a lasting impression on me.Q. In which class was the writer studying at that time?- a)third standard
- b)fourth standard
- c)fifth standard
- d)sixth standard
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :
One day when I was in the fifth standard at the Rameshwaram Elementary School, a new teacher came to our class. I used to wear a cap which marked me as a Muslim, and I always sat in the front row next to Ramanadha Shastri, who wore the sacred thread. The new teacher could not stomach a Hindu priest’s son sitting with a Muslim boy. In accordance with our social ranking as the new teacher saw it, I was asked to go and sit on the back bench. I felt very sad, and so did Ramanadha Shastri. He looked utterly downcast as I shifted to my seat in the last row. The image of him weeping when I shifted to the last row left a lasting impression on me.
Q. In which class was the writer studying at that time?
a)
third standard
b)
fourth standard
c)
fifth standard
d)
sixth standard
 | Garv Bokariya answered |
FIFTH STANDARD
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :I was one of many children — a short boy with rather undistinguished looks, born to tall and handsome parents. We lived in our ancestral house, which was built in the middle of the nineteenth century. It was a fairly large pucca house, made of limestone and brick, on the Mosque Street in Rameshwaram. My austere father used to avoid all inessential comforts and luxuries. However, all necessities were provided for, in terms of food, medicine or clothes. In fact, I would say mine was a very secure childhood, both materially and emotionally.Q. From where has this chapter ‘My Childhood’ been taken?- a)from childhood memories
- b)from Prof A. P. J. Kalam’s book ‘Wings on Fire’
- c)from famous writer Khushwant Singh’s Book
- d)none
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :
I was one of many children — a short boy with rather undistinguished looks, born to tall and handsome parents. We lived in our ancestral house, which was built in the middle of the nineteenth century. It was a fairly large pucca house, made of limestone and brick, on the Mosque Street in Rameshwaram. My austere father used to avoid all inessential comforts and luxuries. However, all necessities were provided for, in terms of food, medicine or clothes. In fact, I would say mine was a very secure childhood, both materially and emotionally.
Q. From where has this chapter ‘My Childhood’ been taken?
a)
from childhood memories
b)
from Prof A. P. J. Kalam’s book ‘Wings on Fire’
c)
from famous writer Khushwant Singh’s Book
d)
none
 | Avinash Patel answered |
The chapter 'My Childhood' is taken from the autobiography of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, The Wings of Fire.
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :One day, he invited me to his home for a meal. His wife was horrified at the idea of a Muslim boy being invited to dine in her ritually pure kitchen. She refused to serve me in her kitchen. Shivasubrahmania Iyer was not perturbed, nor did he get angry with his wife, but instead, served me with his own hands and sat down beside me to eat his meal. His wife watched us from behind the kitchen door. I wondered whether she had observed any difference in the way I ate rice, drank water or cleaned the floor after the meal. When I was leaving his house, Shivasubrahmania Iyer invited me to join him for dinner again the next weekend. Observing my hesitation, he told me not to get upset, saying, “Once you decide to change the system, such problems have to be confronted.” When I visited his house the next week, Shivasubrahmania Iyer’s wife took me inside her kitchen and served me food with her own hands.Q. The word from the passage that means ‘agitated/upset’ is __________.- a)horrified
- b)perturbed
- c)refused
- d)served
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :
One day, he invited me to his home for a meal. His wife was horrified at the idea of a Muslim boy being invited to dine in her ritually pure kitchen. She refused to serve me in her kitchen. Shivasubrahmania Iyer was not perturbed, nor did he get angry with his wife, but instead, served me with his own hands and sat down beside me to eat his meal. His wife watched us from behind the kitchen door. I wondered whether she had observed any difference in the way I ate rice, drank water or cleaned the floor after the meal. When I was leaving his house, Shivasubrahmania Iyer invited me to join him for dinner again the next weekend. Observing my hesitation, he told me not to get upset, saying, “Once you decide to change the system, such problems have to be confronted.” When I visited his house the next week, Shivasubrahmania Iyer’s wife took me inside her kitchen and served me food with her own hands.
Q. The word from the passage that means ‘agitated/upset’ is __________.
a)
horrified
b)
perturbed
c)
refused
d)
served
| | Anita Menon answered |
Agitated/upset means perturbed according to above passage.
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :One day when I was in the fifth standard at the Rameshwaram Elementary School, a new teacher came to our class. I used to wear a cap which marked me as a Muslim, and I always sat in the front row next to Ramanadha Shastri, who wore the sacred thread. The new teacher could not stomach a Hindu priest’s son sitting with a Muslim boy. In accordance with our social ranking as the new teacher saw it, I was asked to go and sit on the back bench. I felt very sad, and so did Ramanadha Shastri. He looked utterly downcast as I shifted to my seat in the last row. The image of him weeping when I shifted to the last row left a lasting impression on me.Q. What did the teacher ask writer to do?- a)to sit middle in the class
- b)to sit on first bench of the class
- c)to sit on the last bench of the class
- d)none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :
One day when I was in the fifth standard at the Rameshwaram Elementary School, a new teacher came to our class. I used to wear a cap which marked me as a Muslim, and I always sat in the front row next to Ramanadha Shastri, who wore the sacred thread. The new teacher could not stomach a Hindu priest’s son sitting with a Muslim boy. In accordance with our social ranking as the new teacher saw it, I was asked to go and sit on the back bench. I felt very sad, and so did Ramanadha Shastri. He looked utterly downcast as I shifted to my seat in the last row. The image of him weeping when I shifted to the last row left a lasting impression on me.
Q. What did the teacher ask writer to do?
a)
to sit middle in the class
b)
to sit on first bench of the class
c)
to sit on the last bench of the class
d)
none of these
| | Aditya Shah answered |
The teacher believed in the prevalent social ranking. Abdul Kalam and Ramanadha Sastry, both, felt very sad. Ramanadha Sastry was weeping when Kalam was asked to sit on the last bench. The new teachers action was not appropriate at all, because his behaviour spreads the poison of social inequality and communal intolerance in the minds of innocent children.
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :During the annual Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam ceremony, our family used to arrange boats with a special platform for carrying idols of the Lord from the temple to the marriage site, situated in the middle of the pond called Rama Tirtha which was near our house. Events from the Ramayana and from the life of the Prophet were the bedtime stories my mother and grandmother would tell the children in our family.Q. What was the annual event held in Rameshwaram?- a)Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam Ceremony
- b)Shri Ram Lakshman Kalyanam Ceremony
- c)Shri Radhe Shyam Kalyanam Ceremony
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :
During the annual Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam ceremony, our family used to arrange boats with a special platform for carrying idols of the Lord from the temple to the marriage site, situated in the middle of the pond called Rama Tirtha which was near our house. Events from the Ramayana and from the life of the Prophet were the bedtime stories my mother and grandmother would tell the children in our family.
Q. What was the annual event held in Rameshwaram?
a)
Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam Ceremony
b)
Shri Ram Lakshman Kalyanam Ceremony
c)
Shri Radhe Shyam Kalyanam Ceremony
d)
None of these
 | Rohit Sharma answered |
The annual event held in Rameshwaram was Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam Ceremony.
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :One day, he invited me to his home for a meal. His wife was horrified at the idea of a Muslim boy being invited to dine in her ritually pure kitchen. She refused to serve me in her kitchen. Shivasubrahmania Iyer was not perturbed, nor did he get angry with his wife, but instead, served me with his own hands and sat down beside me to eat his meal. His wife watched us from behind the kitchen door. I wondered whether she had observed any difference in the way I ate rice, drank water or cleaned the floor after the meal. When I was leaving his house, Shivasubrahmania Iyer invited me to join him for dinner again the next weekend. Observing my hesitation, he told me not to get upset, saying, “Once you decide to change the system, such problems have to be confronted.” When I visited his house the next week, Shivasubrahmania Iyer’s wife took me inside her kitchen and served me food with her own hands.Q. The word from the passage that means ‘to deal with’ is _________.- a)observed
- b)hesitation
- c)confronted
- d)none of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :
One day, he invited me to his home for a meal. His wife was horrified at the idea of a Muslim boy being invited to dine in her ritually pure kitchen. She refused to serve me in her kitchen. Shivasubrahmania Iyer was not perturbed, nor did he get angry with his wife, but instead, served me with his own hands and sat down beside me to eat his meal. His wife watched us from behind the kitchen door. I wondered whether she had observed any difference in the way I ate rice, drank water or cleaned the floor after the meal. When I was leaving his house, Shivasubrahmania Iyer invited me to join him for dinner again the next weekend. Observing my hesitation, he told me not to get upset, saying, “Once you decide to change the system, such problems have to be confronted.” When I visited his house the next week, Shivasubrahmania Iyer’s wife took me inside her kitchen and served me food with her own hands.
Q. The word from the passage that means ‘to deal with’ is _________.
a)
observed
b)
hesitation
c)
confronted
d)
none of the above
| | Anita Menon answered |
To deal with means confronted according to passage.
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :During the annual Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam ceremony, our family used to arrange boats with a special platform for carrying idols of the Lord from the temple to the marriage site, situated in the middle of the pond called Rama Tirtha which was near our house. Events from the Ramayana and from the life of the Prophet were the bedtime stories my mother and grandmother would tell the children in our family.Q. Find a word from the passage that means ‘images of God’.- a)Lord
- b)idols
- c)temple
- d)platform
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :
During the annual Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam ceremony, our family used to arrange boats with a special platform for carrying idols of the Lord from the temple to the marriage site, situated in the middle of the pond called Rama Tirtha which was near our house. Events from the Ramayana and from the life of the Prophet were the bedtime stories my mother and grandmother would tell the children in our family.
Q. Find a word from the passage that means ‘images of God’.
a)
Lord
b)
idols
c)
temple
d)
platform
 | Swati Verma answered |
Images of God means idols.
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :One day, he invited me to his home for a meal. His wife was horrified at the idea of a Muslim boy being invited to dine in her ritually pure kitchen. She refused to serve me in her kitchen. Shivasubrahmania Iyer was not perturbed, nor did he get angry with his wife, but instead, served me with his own hands and sat down beside me to eat his meal. His wife watched us from behind the kitchen door. I wondered whether she had observed any difference in the way I ate rice, drank water or cleaned the floor after the meal. When I was leaving his house, Shivasubrahmania Iyer invited me to join him for dinner again the next weekend. Observing my hesitation, he told me not to get upset, saying, “Once you decide to change the system, such problems have to be confronted.” When I visited his house the next week, Shivasubrahmania Iyer’s wife took me inside her kitchen and served me food with her own hands.Q. What kind of person was Shivasubrahmania?- a)orthodox Brahmin
- b)calm and generous
- c)believed in equality and wanted to bring reforms in the society
- d)All of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :
One day, he invited me to his home for a meal. His wife was horrified at the idea of a Muslim boy being invited to dine in her ritually pure kitchen. She refused to serve me in her kitchen. Shivasubrahmania Iyer was not perturbed, nor did he get angry with his wife, but instead, served me with his own hands and sat down beside me to eat his meal. His wife watched us from behind the kitchen door. I wondered whether she had observed any difference in the way I ate rice, drank water or cleaned the floor after the meal. When I was leaving his house, Shivasubrahmania Iyer invited me to join him for dinner again the next weekend. Observing my hesitation, he told me not to get upset, saying, “Once you decide to change the system, such problems have to be confronted.” When I visited his house the next week, Shivasubrahmania Iyer’s wife took me inside her kitchen and served me food with her own hands.
Q. What kind of person was Shivasubrahmania?
a)
orthodox Brahmin
b)
calm and generous
c)
believed in equality and wanted to bring reforms in the society
d)
All of these
 | Naina Kulkarni answered |
Overview of Shivasubrahmania Iyer's Character
Shivasubrahmania Iyer exemplifies a complex and admirable character, as depicted in the extract. His actions and beliefs reveal multiple facets of his personality.
Calm and Generous Nature
- Shivasubrahmania Iyer remains calm and composed even when faced with his wife's objections.
- Instead of reacting with anger, he takes the initiative to serve the guest himself, showcasing his generous spirit.
Belief in Equality
- He actively challenges societal norms by inviting a Muslim boy into his home, reflecting his commitment to equality.
- His statement about confronting problems when changing the system indicates a deep understanding of social justice and reform.
Liberal Thinking
- Despite being a Brahmin, a caste often associated with strict traditions, he embodies liberal values.
- His willingness to transcend societal boundaries emphasizes his progressive mindset.
Conclusion
In summary, Shivasubrahmania Iyer is a multifaceted individual who embodies calmness, generosity, a belief in equality, and liberal thinking. His actions not only challenge societal norms but also inspire change, making him a significant figure in the narrative. Thus, the correct assertion is that he represents all these qualities, which is why the answer is option 'D'.
Shivasubrahmania Iyer exemplifies a complex and admirable character, as depicted in the extract. His actions and beliefs reveal multiple facets of his personality.
Calm and Generous Nature
- Shivasubrahmania Iyer remains calm and composed even when faced with his wife's objections.
- Instead of reacting with anger, he takes the initiative to serve the guest himself, showcasing his generous spirit.
Belief in Equality
- He actively challenges societal norms by inviting a Muslim boy into his home, reflecting his commitment to equality.
- His statement about confronting problems when changing the system indicates a deep understanding of social justice and reform.
Liberal Thinking
- Despite being a Brahmin, a caste often associated with strict traditions, he embodies liberal values.
- His willingness to transcend societal boundaries emphasizes his progressive mindset.
Conclusion
In summary, Shivasubrahmania Iyer is a multifaceted individual who embodies calmness, generosity, a belief in equality, and liberal thinking. His actions not only challenge societal norms but also inspire change, making him a significant figure in the narrative. Thus, the correct assertion is that he represents all these qualities, which is why the answer is option 'D'.
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :One day, he invited me to his home for a meal. His wife was horrified at the idea of a Muslim boy being invited to dine in her ritually pure kitchen. She refused to serve me in her kitchen. Shivasubrahmania Iyer was not perturbed, nor did he get angry with his wife, but instead, served me with his own hands and sat down beside me to eat his meal. His wife watched us from behind the kitchen door. I wondered whether she had observed any difference in the way I ate rice, drank water or cleaned the floor after the meal. When I was leaving his house, Shivasubrahmania Iyer invited me to join him for dinner again the next weekend. Observing my hesitation, he told me not to get upset, saying, “Once you decide to change the system, such problems have to be confronted.” When I visited his house the next week, Shivasubrahmania Iyer’s wife took me inside her kitchen and served me food with her own hands.Q. Who invited the writer over dinner the next weekend?- a)Shivasubrahmanian Iyer ’s wife
- b)Shivasubrahmaniam
- c)Writer himself
- d)None of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :
One day, he invited me to his home for a meal. His wife was horrified at the idea of a Muslim boy being invited to dine in her ritually pure kitchen. She refused to serve me in her kitchen. Shivasubrahmania Iyer was not perturbed, nor did he get angry with his wife, but instead, served me with his own hands and sat down beside me to eat his meal. His wife watched us from behind the kitchen door. I wondered whether she had observed any difference in the way I ate rice, drank water or cleaned the floor after the meal. When I was leaving his house, Shivasubrahmania Iyer invited me to join him for dinner again the next weekend. Observing my hesitation, he told me not to get upset, saying, “Once you decide to change the system, such problems have to be confronted.” When I visited his house the next week, Shivasubrahmania Iyer’s wife took me inside her kitchen and served me food with her own hands.
Q. Who invited the writer over dinner the next weekend?
a)
Shivasubrahmanian Iyer ’s wife
b)
Shivasubrahmaniam
c)
Writer himself
d)
None of the above
 | Anand Chavan answered |
Explanation:
Shivasubrahmaniam
Shivasubrahmania Iyer invited the writer over dinner the next weekend.
Reason
The reason for the invitation was to show acceptance and break the barriers of discrimination based on religion.
Outcome
This gesture from Shivasubrahmania Iyer and his wife's change in attitude towards the writer reflects a positive change in their mindset towards the writer's religion.
Lesson
The lesson from this incident is that changing the system and confronting issues of discrimination requires patience, understanding, and efforts from both sides.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' - Shivasubrahmaniam.
Shivasubrahmaniam
Shivasubrahmania Iyer invited the writer over dinner the next weekend.
Reason
The reason for the invitation was to show acceptance and break the barriers of discrimination based on religion.
Outcome
This gesture from Shivasubrahmania Iyer and his wife's change in attitude towards the writer reflects a positive change in their mindset towards the writer's religion.
Lesson
The lesson from this incident is that changing the system and confronting issues of discrimination requires patience, understanding, and efforts from both sides.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' - Shivasubrahmaniam.
What significance did earning his first wages hold for the narrator?- a)It marked his entry into adulthood
- b)It instilled a sense of responsibility
- c)It symbolized financial independence
- d)It enabled him to support his family
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What significance did earning his first wages hold for the narrator?
a)
It marked his entry into adulthood
b)
It instilled a sense of responsibility
c)
It symbolized financial independence
d)
It enabled him to support his family
 | EduRev Class 9 answered |
Earning his first wages held great significance for the narrator as it symbolized his financial independence and marked a milestone in his life. This experience instilled a sense of pride and accomplishment in him, as he was able to earn money on his own for the first time, highlighting his growing maturity and self-sufficiency.
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :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. A day’s collection would fetch me the princely sum of one aana. My brother-in-law Jallal-ud-din would tell me stories about the War which I would later attempt to trace in the headlines in Dinamani. Our area, being isolated, was completely unaffected by the War. But soon India was forced to join the Allied Forces and something like a state of emergency was declared. The first casualty came in the form of the suspension of the train halt at Rameshwaram station. The newspapers now had to be bundled and thrown out from the moving train on the Rameshwaram Road between Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi. That forced my cousin Shamsh-ud-din, who distributed newspapers in Rameshwaram, to look for a helping hand to catch the bundles and, as if naturally, I filled the slot. Shamsh-ud-din helped me earn my first wages. Half a century later, I can still feel the surge of pride in earning my own money for the first time.Q. Where did Kalam sell seeds?- a)in a market
- b)to other children
- c)people of his society
- d)to a provision store on mosque street
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :
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. A day’s collection would fetch me the princely sum of one aana. My brother-in-law Jallal-ud-din would tell me stories about the War which I would later attempt to trace in the headlines in Dinamani. Our area, being isolated, was completely unaffected by the War. But soon India was forced to join the Allied Forces and something like a state of emergency was declared. The first casualty came in the form of the suspension of the train halt at Rameshwaram station. The newspapers now had to be bundled and thrown out from the moving train on the Rameshwaram Road between Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi. That forced my cousin Shamsh-ud-din, who distributed newspapers in Rameshwaram, to look for a helping hand to catch the bundles and, as if naturally, I filled the slot. Shamsh-ud-din helped me earn my first wages. Half a century later, I can still feel the surge of pride in earning my own money for the first time.
Q. Where did Kalam sell seeds?
a)
in a market
b)
to other children
c)
people of his society
d)
to a provision store on mosque street
| | Avinash Patel answered |
Abdul Kalam used to collect the tamarind seeds and used to sell them to provision shop on the Mosque street in Rameshwaram. A days collection would fetch him the princely one anna. Besides he would collect the bundle of newspaper and worked as a help for Samsuddin.
At what age did the narrator experience the outbreak of the Second World War?- a)Five years old
- b)Seven years old
- c)Eight years old
- d)Ten years old
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
At what age did the narrator experience the outbreak of the Second World War?
a)
Five years old
b)
Seven years old
c)
Eight years old
d)
Ten years old
 | Let's Tute answered |
The narrator experienced the outbreak of the Second World War at the age of eight years old. This event occurred in 1939 when the demand for tamarind seeds suddenly increased in the market, leading to significant changes in the narrator's life.
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :During the annual Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam ceremony, our family used to arrange boats with a special platform for carrying idols of the Lord from the temple to the marriage site, situated in the middle of the pond called Rama Tirtha which was near our house. Events from the Ramayana and from the life of the Prophet were the bedtime stories my mother and grandmother would tell the children in our family.Q. What is the name of the pond?- a)Shri Sita Rama
- b)Rama Sita
- c)Rama Tirtha
- d)Kalyanam
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :
During the annual Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam ceremony, our family used to arrange boats with a special platform for carrying idols of the Lord from the temple to the marriage site, situated in the middle of the pond called Rama Tirtha which was near our house. Events from the Ramayana and from the life of the Prophet were the bedtime stories my mother and grandmother would tell the children in our family.
Q. What is the name of the pond?
a)
Shri Sita Rama
b)
Rama Sita
c)
Rama Tirtha
d)
Kalyanam
| | Avinash Patel answered |
During the annual Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam ceremony, our family used to arrange boats with a special platform for carrying idols of the Lord from the temple to the marriage site, situated in the middle of the pond called Rama Tirtha which was near our house.
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :During the annual Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam ceremony, our family used to arrange boats with a special platform for carrying idols of the Lord from the temple to the marriage site, situated in the middle of the pond called Rama Tirtha which was near our house. Events from the Ramayana and from the life of the Prophet were the bedtime stories my mother and grandmother would tell the children in our family.Q. Find the word in the passage which means the same ‘the place where some event takes place’.- a)pond
- b)site
- c)platform
- d)none of the above
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :
During the annual Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam ceremony, our family used to arrange boats with a special platform for carrying idols of the Lord from the temple to the marriage site, situated in the middle of the pond called Rama Tirtha which was near our house. Events from the Ramayana and from the life of the Prophet were the bedtime stories my mother and grandmother would tell the children in our family.
Q. Find the word in the passage which means the same ‘the place where some event takes place’.
a)
pond
b)
site
c)
platform
d)
none of the above
| | Aditi Sharma answered |
The place where some event takes place means site.
What were the circumstances of the narrator's father, Jainulabdeen ?- a)He was highly educated and wealthy
- b)He was wealthy but lacked formal education
- c)He had great wisdom despite lacking formal education and wealth
- d)He was poor and ungenerous
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
What were the circumstances of the narrator's father, Jainulabdeen ?
a)
He was highly educated and wealthy
b)
He was wealthy but lacked formal education
c)
He had great wisdom despite lacking formal education and wealth
d)
He was poor and ungenerous
| | Nitya Tiwari answered |
Understanding Jainulabdeen's Circumstances
Jainulabdeen, the narrator's father, is depicted as a figure of profound wisdom, despite lacking formal education and wealth. This aspect of his character is significant and reveals the depth of his personality and values.
Wisdom over Formal Education
- Jainulabdeen's wisdom stems from his life experiences rather than academic achievements.
- He demonstrates that knowledge is not solely acquired through formal schooling but can be gained through life's lessons, observations, and interactions.
Lack of Wealth
- Although Jainulabdeen did not possess material wealth, his richness in wisdom and moral values far surpassed any monetary measure.
- His understanding of life and ability to impart knowledge to others made him an invaluable resource in his community.
Generosity of Spirit
- Jainulabdeen's character is marked by his generosity, which is not tied to financial status.
- He is portrayed as someone who shares his wisdom and kindness freely, showing that true wealth lies in the ability to uplift others and contribute positively to society.
Conclusion
In summary, Jainulabdeen exemplifies the idea that true greatness is not defined by wealth or formal education but by the wisdom and kindness one offers to others. His character serves as an inspiration, highlighting the importance of inner qualities over material possessions.
Jainulabdeen, the narrator's father, is depicted as a figure of profound wisdom, despite lacking formal education and wealth. This aspect of his character is significant and reveals the depth of his personality and values.
Wisdom over Formal Education
- Jainulabdeen's wisdom stems from his life experiences rather than academic achievements.
- He demonstrates that knowledge is not solely acquired through formal schooling but can be gained through life's lessons, observations, and interactions.
Lack of Wealth
- Although Jainulabdeen did not possess material wealth, his richness in wisdom and moral values far surpassed any monetary measure.
- His understanding of life and ability to impart knowledge to others made him an invaluable resource in his community.
Generosity of Spirit
- Jainulabdeen's character is marked by his generosity, which is not tied to financial status.
- He is portrayed as someone who shares his wisdom and kindness freely, showing that true wealth lies in the ability to uplift others and contribute positively to society.
Conclusion
In summary, Jainulabdeen exemplifies the idea that true greatness is not defined by wealth or formal education but by the wisdom and kindness one offers to others. His character serves as an inspiration, highlighting the importance of inner qualities over material possessions.
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :I was one of many children — a short boy with rather undistinguished looks, born to tall and handsome parents. We lived in our ancestral house, which was built in the middle of the nineteenth century. It was a fairly large pucca house, made of limestone and brick, on the Mosque Street in Rameshwaram. My austere father used to avoid all inessential comforts and luxuries. However, all necessities were provided for, in terms of food, medicine or clothes. In fact, I would say mine was a very secure childhood, both materially and emotionally.Q. Who gave emotional and material security to Kalam?- a)his society people
- b)his friends
- c)his teachers
- d)his parents
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :
I was one of many children — a short boy with rather undistinguished looks, born to tall and handsome parents. We lived in our ancestral house, which was built in the middle of the nineteenth century. It was a fairly large pucca house, made of limestone and brick, on the Mosque Street in Rameshwaram. My austere father used to avoid all inessential comforts and luxuries. However, all necessities were provided for, in terms of food, medicine or clothes. In fact, I would say mine was a very secure childhood, both materially and emotionally.
Q. Who gave emotional and material security to Kalam?
a)
his society people
b)
his friends
c)
his teachers
d)
his parents
| | Swati Verma answered |
Kalam's parents provided him with material security by seeing all necessities in terms of food, medicine or clothes were provided for and emotional security by giving him a loving and secure childhood.
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :One day, he invited me to his home for a meal. His wife was horrified at the idea of a Muslim boy being invited to dine in her ritually pure kitchen. She refused to serve me in her kitchen. Shivasubrahmania Iyer was not perturbed, nor did he get angry with his wife, but instead, served me with his own hands and sat down beside me to eat his meal. His wife watched us from behind the kitchen door. I wondered whether she had observed any difference in the way I ate rice, drank water or cleaned the floor after the meal. When I was leaving his house, Shivasubrahmania Iyer invited me to join him for dinner again the next weekend. Observing my hesitation, he told me not to get upset, saying, “Once you decide to change the system, such problems have to be confronted.” When I visited his house the next week, Shivasubrahmania Iyer’s wife took me inside her kitchen and served me food with her own hands.Q. Why did Shivasubrahmania serve Kalam himself and sat with him to eat?- a)to avoid any disturbance because of biased behaviour of his conservative wife
- b)to show equal respect for everybody because he wanted to prove himself great
- c)to demoralize his wife
- d)none
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :
One day, he invited me to his home for a meal. His wife was horrified at the idea of a Muslim boy being invited to dine in her ritually pure kitchen. She refused to serve me in her kitchen. Shivasubrahmania Iyer was not perturbed, nor did he get angry with his wife, but instead, served me with his own hands and sat down beside me to eat his meal. His wife watched us from behind the kitchen door. I wondered whether she had observed any difference in the way I ate rice, drank water or cleaned the floor after the meal. When I was leaving his house, Shivasubrahmania Iyer invited me to join him for dinner again the next weekend. Observing my hesitation, he told me not to get upset, saying, “Once you decide to change the system, such problems have to be confronted.” When I visited his house the next week, Shivasubrahmania Iyer’s wife took me inside her kitchen and served me food with her own hands.
Q. Why did Shivasubrahmania serve Kalam himself and sat with him to eat?
a)
to avoid any disturbance because of biased behaviour of his conservative wife
b)
to show equal respect for everybody because he wanted to prove himself great
c)
to demoralize his wife
d)
none
| | Aditi Sharma answered |
When Sivasubramania Iyer called APJ Abdul Kalam for dinner at his home, his wife feared that a boy from a Muslim family would make her kitchen impure. She refused to serve him food in her kitchen. ... He himself served food to APJ and sat down beside him to eat.
State whether the following statement is True or FalseDuring the Second World War, the narrator collected and sold tamarind seeds to earn money.- a)True
- b)False
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
State whether the following statement is True or False
During the Second World War, the narrator collected and sold tamarind seeds to earn money.
a)
True
b)
False
 | C K Academy answered |
- During the Second World War, there was a sudden demand for tamarind seeds.
- The narrator collected these seeds and sold them to a provision shop on Mosque Street.
- He earned one anna for a day's collection of seeds.
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :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. A day’s collection would fetch me the princely sum of one aana. My brother-in-law Jallal-ud-din would tell me stories about the War which I would later attempt to trace in the headlines in Dinamani. Our area, being isolated, was completely unaffected by the War. But soon India was forced to join the Allied Forces and something like a state of emergency was declared. The first casualty came in the form of the suspension of the train halt at Rameshwaram station. The newspapers now had to be bundled and thrown out from the moving train on the Rameshwaram Road between Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi. That forced my cousin Shamsh-ud-din, who distributed newspapers in Rameshwaram, to look for a helping hand to catch the bundles and, as if naturally, I filled the slot. Shamsh-ud-din helped me earn my first wages. Half a century later, I can still feel the surge of pride in earning my own money for the first time.Q. Why did Kalam collect tamarind seeds?- a)to grow plants
- b)to eat them
- c)to earn good money
- d)none
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :
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. A day’s collection would fetch me the princely sum of one aana. My brother-in-law Jallal-ud-din would tell me stories about the War which I would later attempt to trace in the headlines in Dinamani. Our area, being isolated, was completely unaffected by the War. But soon India was forced to join the Allied Forces and something like a state of emergency was declared. The first casualty came in the form of the suspension of the train halt at Rameshwaram station. The newspapers now had to be bundled and thrown out from the moving train on the Rameshwaram Road between Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi. That forced my cousin Shamsh-ud-din, who distributed newspapers in Rameshwaram, to look for a helping hand to catch the bundles and, as if naturally, I filled the slot. Shamsh-ud-din helped me earn my first wages. Half a century later, I can still feel the surge of pride in earning my own money for the first time.
Q. Why did Kalam collect tamarind seeds?
a)
to grow plants
b)
to eat them
c)
to earn good money
d)
none
| | Aditi Sharma answered |
These seeds were collected by Kalam as they were in great demand in the market during the Second World War and could be sold easily for a good sum of money.
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :During the annual Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam ceremony, our family used to arrange boats with a special platform for carrying idols of the Lord from the temple to the marriage site, situated in the middle of the pond called Rama Tirtha which was near our house. Events from the Ramayana and from the life of the Prophet were the bedtime stories my mother and grandmother would tell the children in our family.Q. What type of stories were told to the writer at bedtime?- a)Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam Ceremony
- b)idols of the Lord
- c)events from the Ramayana
- d)about grandmother
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Direction: Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow :
During the annual Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam ceremony, our family used to arrange boats with a special platform for carrying idols of the Lord from the temple to the marriage site, situated in the middle of the pond called Rama Tirtha which was near our house. Events from the Ramayana and from the life of the Prophet were the bedtime stories my mother and grandmother would tell the children in our family.
Q. What type of stories were told to the writer at bedtime?
a)
Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam Ceremony
b)
idols of the Lord
c)
events from the Ramayana
d)
about grandmother
 | Ankit Yadav answered |
Bedtime Stories:
Ramayana and Prophet's Life:
- The writer's mother and grandmother would tell bedtime stories from the Ramayana and the life of the Prophet to the children in their family.
- These stories were a part of the writer's upbringing and were a way to instill moral values and teachings from these religious texts.
- The stories would often revolve around the events and teachings of the Ramayana, including the annual Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam ceremony and other significant events from the epic.
Significance of the Stories:
- By narrating stories from the Ramayana and the Prophet's life, the writer's family aimed to pass down cultural and religious traditions to the younger generation.
- These stories served as a way to educate the children about the values, morals, and teachings embedded in the religious texts.
- The bedtime stories also helped in fostering a sense of connection with the family's heritage and religious beliefs.
In conclusion, the bedtime stories told to the writer at night were primarily focused on events from the Ramayana and the life of the Prophet. These stories not only served as a form of entertainment but also played a crucial role in imparting moral lessons, values, and teachings to the children in the family.
Ramayana and Prophet's Life:
- The writer's mother and grandmother would tell bedtime stories from the Ramayana and the life of the Prophet to the children in their family.
- These stories were a part of the writer's upbringing and were a way to instill moral values and teachings from these religious texts.
- The stories would often revolve around the events and teachings of the Ramayana, including the annual Shri Sita Rama Kalyanam ceremony and other significant events from the epic.
Significance of the Stories:
- By narrating stories from the Ramayana and the Prophet's life, the writer's family aimed to pass down cultural and religious traditions to the younger generation.
- These stories served as a way to educate the children about the values, morals, and teachings embedded in the religious texts.
- The bedtime stories also helped in fostering a sense of connection with the family's heritage and religious beliefs.
In conclusion, the bedtime stories told to the writer at night were primarily focused on events from the Ramayana and the life of the Prophet. These stories not only served as a form of entertainment but also played a crucial role in imparting moral lessons, values, and teachings to the children in the family.
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