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Time to answer
A. Choose the correct option.
1. According to Dr Kalam, what made his life’s journey possible?
his hardwork and ambition
his contributions in the development of India
his understanding of the value of his contributions
his confidence in himself
2. Who are responsible for the full development of a child?
parents parents and teachers
role models national heroes
3. Why does Dr Kalam ask children to dream?
dreams lead to revolutionary thoughts and actions
dreams lead to successful individuals
dreams create role models
dreams make the impossible tasks possible
4. What is the tone of the essay?
instructive encouraging
supportive commanding
B. Answer the following questions.
1. According to Dr Kalam, when can youth ever become responsible and enlightened
citizens?
2. Why did Dr Kalam admire abundance?
3. What do the G8 nations believe?
4. Why did Dr Kalam feel that he should connect with the young?
5. Describe Dr Kalam’s first interaction with students.
6. Why does Dr Kalam feel that we can minimise evil?
7. According to Kalam, how can role models help us?
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