My Childhood by APJ Abdul Kalam class 9 english for cbse board

 

My Childhood by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam – Full Quiz

1. Who is the author of "My Childhood"?

A. R.K. Narayan
B. W.B. Yeats
C. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
D. Isaac Asimov

Correct Answer: C. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

2. Where did A.P.J. Abdul Kalam spend his childhood?

A. Rameswaram
B. Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Chennai

Correct Answer: A. Rameswaram

3. What was Kalam’s father’s profession?

A. Teacher
B. Boat owner and imam
C. Farmer
D. Shopkeeper

Correct Answer: B. Boat owner and imam

4. Which school did young Kalam attend?

A. St. Joseph’s School
B. Schwartz Higher Secondary School
C. Presidency School
D. Don Bosco School

Correct Answer: B. Schwartz Higher Secondary School

5. How did Kalam describe his childhood?

A. Lonely and sad
B. Happy, simple, and inspiring
C. Difficult and tragic
D. Carefree and wild

Correct Answer: B. Happy, simple, and inspiring

6. Which hobby did Kalam enjoy as a child?

A. Reading books
B. Flying kites
C. Drawing and learning about birds
D. Playing football

Correct Answer: C. Drawing and learning about birds

7. What is the name of Kalam’s mother?

A. Ashiamma
B. Janaki
C. Savitri
D. Kamala

Correct Answer: A. Ashiamma

8. How did Kalam describe his relationship with his father?

A. Distant
B. Respectful and inspiring
C. Strict and harsh
D. Casual

Correct Answer: B. Respectful and inspiring

9. What mode of transport did Kalam often use as a child?

A. Train
B. Boat
C. Bicycle
D. Bus

Correct Answer: B. Boat

10. What is a key value Kalam learned from his childhood?

A. Wealth
B. Humility and simplicity
C. Power
D. Adventure

Correct Answer: B. Humility and simplicity

11. Kalam had a fascination with:

A. Space and science
B. Cooking
C. Sports
D. Politics

Correct Answer: A. Space and science

12. Which early influence inspired Kalam to dream big?

A. His friends
B. Teachers and father
C. Local politicians
D. Cinema

Correct Answer: B. Teachers and father

13. Kalam’s family followed which religion?

A. Hinduism
B. Christianity
C. Islam
D. Sikhism

Correct Answer: C. Islam

14. Which trait of Kalam’s childhood is highlighted in the book?

A. Laziness
B. Curiosity and discipline
C. Mischief
D. Shyness

Correct Answer: B. Curiosity and discipline

15. How did Kalam describe the atmosphere of Rameswaram?

A. Polluted
B. Peaceful and natural
C. Crowded
D. Industrial

Correct Answer: B. Peaceful and natural

16. Which element of nature fascinated Kalam as a child?

A. Mountains
B. Birds and the sea
C. Desert
D. Snow

Correct Answer: B. Birds and the sea

17. What type of books did Kalam enjoy reading?

A. Mythology and science
B. Comics only
C. Fiction novels
D. Poetry only

Correct Answer: A. Mythology and science

18. Kalam’s childhood is an example of:

A. Privilege
B. Simple upbringing leading to great aspirations
C. Rebellion
D. Neglect

Correct Answer: B. Simple upbringing leading to great aspirations

19. Which activity did Kalam do with friends as a child?

A. Flying kites
B. Reading, exploring nature
C. Playing cricket only
D. Travelling abroad

Correct Answer: B. Reading, exploring nature

20. What quality helped Kalam in his later life?

A. Wealth
B. Discipline and curiosity
C. Fame
D. Luck

Correct Answer: B. Discipline and curiosity

21. Kalam’s childhood environment can be described as:

A. Harsh and competitive
B. Peaceful and inspiring
C. Lonely
D. Urban and noisy

Correct Answer: B. Peaceful and inspiring

22. Which moral lesson is reflected in Kalam’s childhood?

A. Wealth is essential for success
B. Hard work, honesty, and curiosity are key
C. Travel is the main path to success
D. Luck determines life

Correct Answer: B. Hard work, honesty, and curiosity are key

23. Kalam mentions which aspect of his father?

A. His wealth
B. His discipline, guidance, and humility
C. His education
D. His travel stories

Correct Answer: B. His discipline, guidance, and humility

24. What kind of childhood did Kalam have?

A. Luxurious
B. Simple, disciplined, and morally strong
C. Difficult and abusive
D. Lonely and neglected

Correct Answer: B. Simple, disciplined, and morally strong

25. Which environment influenced Kalam’s later scientific achievements?

A. Urban schooling
B. Peaceful village life and curiosity-driven exploration
C. Military school
D. Industrial city

Correct Answer: B. Peaceful village life and curiosity-driven exploration

26. How did Kalam describe his school days?

A. Strict and joyless
B. Interesting and full of learning
C. Boring
D. Difficult and unfair

Correct Answer: B. Interesting and full of learning

27. Which childhood value shaped Kalam’s future?

A. Courage
B. Curiosity and honesty
C. Bravery
D. Sportsmanship

Correct Answer: B. Curiosity and honesty

28. Kalam’s early reading inspired him to:

A. Become a politician
B. Dream big and pursue knowledge
C. Travel abroad
D. Write novels

Correct Answer: B. Dream big and pursue knowledge

29. What role did nature play in Kalam’s childhood?

A. None
B. It inspired curiosity and observation
C. It frightened him
D. Only for play

Correct Answer: B. It inspired curiosity and observation

30. Overall, Kalam’s childhood is an example of:

A. Privilege and wealth
B. Simplicity, learning, and moral foundation leading to greatness
C. Struggle and hardship only
D. Rebellion

Correct Answer: B. Simplicity, learning, and moral foundation leading to greatness