STRONG ROOTS — APJ ABDUL KALAM
WBCHSE HS 3rd Semester English Model Set 6 on Strong Roots 2026 Answer
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Choose Correct Options (1 – 5)
1. Abdul Kalam's ancestral house was built in—
A. mid 19th century
B. late 19th century
C. early 19th century
D. early 20th century
Answer: A. mid 19th century
2. Kalam's father had an ideal helpmate in—
A. Pakshi Lakshmana Shastri
B. Ashiamma
C. Kalam's grand father
D. Kalam's grand mother
Answer: B. Ashiamma
3. Kalam's mother cooked meals for—
A. herself
B. her family
C. her family and outsiders
D. outsiders
Answer: C. her family and outsiders
4. Kalam's father and Pakshi Lakshmana Sastri used to discuss—
A. political matters
B. social matters
C. legal matters
D. Spiritual matters
Answer: D. Spiritual matters
5. According to Kalam's father, when one prays one becomes a part of the—
A. Country
B. Society
C. Earth
D. Cosmos
Answer: D. Cosmos
Fill in the Blanks (6 – 10)
6. Jainulabdeen was a __________ man.
A. rich
B. spiritually strong
C. highly educated
D. morally poor
Answer: B. spiritually strong
7. Kalam's father believed in __________ and giving to charity.
A. earning money
B. simplicity and self-discipline
C. politics
D. modern science
Answer: B. simplicity and self-discipline
8. According to Kalam, __________ is the foundation of good life.
A. wealth
B. strong roots
C. fame
D. education abroad
Answer: B. strong roots
9. Despite some disadvantages, Kalam's family was __________ in terms of values.
A. very rich
B. spiritually wealthy
C. famous
D. educated
Answer: B. spiritually wealthy
10. The lesson "Strong Roots" teaches us the importance of __________ and moral values.
A. money
B. family and simplicity
C. technology
D. cooking
Answer: B. family and simplicity
State whether the statements are True(T) or False(F) (11 – 15)
11. 1. Jainulabdeen was very affluent.
2. Kalam was born in a Telegu family.
A. Statement 1 is True, 2 is False
B. Statement 1 is False, 2 is True
C. Both 1 and 2 are True
D. Both 1 and 2 are False
Answer: D. Both 1 and 2 are False
12. 1. Kalam did not get guiding principle for his future life.
2. Kalam's father did not have any principle for life.
A. Statement 1 is True, 2 is False
B. Statement 1 is False, 2 is True
C. Both 1 and 2 are True
D. Both 1 and 2 are False
Answer: D. Both 1 and 2 are False
13. 1. People offered buckets of water to Jainulabdeen to sanctify.
2. People took this water home for selling.
A. Statement 1 is True, 2 is False
B. Statement 1 is False, 2 is True
C. Both 1 and 2 are True
D. Both 1 and 2 are False
Answer: D. Both 1 and 2 are False
14. 1. Kalam's father could convey spiritual matters in simple English.
2. People used to wait for Kalam's father to come out of the mosque.
A. Statement 1 is True, 2 is False
B. Statement 1 is False, 2 is True
C. Both 1 and 2 are True
D. Both 1 and 2 are False
Answer: B. Statement 1 is False, 2 is True
15. 1. Pakshi Lakshmana Sastri was a friend of Jainulabdeen.
2. They used to discuss politics.
A. Statement 1 is True, 2 is False
B. Statement 1 is False, 2 is True
C. Both 1 and 2 are True
D. Both 1 and 2 are False
Answer: A. Statement 1 is True, 2 is False
Assertion-Reason (16 – 18)
16. Assertion (A): Jainulabdeen avoided all luxuries and comforts.
Reason (R): He believed in simplicity and self discipline.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer: A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
17. Assertion (A): Kalam's mother used to feed many people every day.
Reason (R): She was a rich woman.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer: C. A is true but R is false.
18. Assertion (A): Kalam called his childhood memories 'Strong Roots'.
Reason (R): The values and love he received in childhood shaped his life.
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer: A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Rearrangement & Order of Events (19 – 20)
19. Rearrange the sequence of Kalam attending the mosque with his father in correct order:
(i) Kalam was convinced that the prayers reached God.
(ii) Kalam's father come out of the mosque.
(iii) Kalam's father took him to the mosque.
(iv) Kalam scarcely understood the Arabic Prayers.
A. (iii),(i),(ii),(iv)
B. (i),(ii),(iii),(iv)
C. (iii),(iv),(i),(ii)
D. (ii),(iii),(iv),(i)
Answer: C. (iii),(iv),(i),(ii)
20. Order of events that show 'Strong Roots':
(i) Learning values at home
(ii) Experiencing unity at home
(iii) Getting education
(iv) Becoming a responsible citizen
A. (iii),(ii),(i),(iv)
B. (iii),(i),(ii),(iv)
C. (i),(ii),(iii),(iv)
D. (ii),(iii),(iv),(i)
Answer: C. (i),(ii),(iii),(iv)
Case Study (21 – 22)
21. Case: "I would say mine was a very secure childhood materially and emotionally." Why did Kalam demand that he had a very secure childhood?
A. Kalam Was provided whatever he wanted.
B. He enjoyed a luxurious childhood.
C. His childhood was neglected.
D. He was provided the things which were essential.
Answer: D. He was provided the things which were essential.
22. Case: "Adversity always presents opportunity for introspection." Why did Kalam's father make this observation?
A. One should fear the difficulties one faces.
B. One should neglect the difficulties.
C. One should not try to solve adversities in life.
D. We should understand the relevance of sufferings as it gives us the power to introspect.
Answer: D. We should understand the relevance of sufferings as it gives us the power to introspect.
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