Beehive (Prose): My Childhood · Class 9 · CBSE English
Who was Shamsuddin, and how was he related to Abdul Kalam?
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Who was Shamsuddin, and how was he related to Abdul Kalam?
- A.His school teacher who punished him for sitting with upper-caste boys
- B.His cousin who distributed newspapers in RameswaramCorrect answer
- C.The science teacher who invited him home for a meal
- D.His maternal uncle who helped him move to Ramanathapuram
Solution
Shamsuddin was Kalam's cousin who distributed newspapers in Rameswaram. When the train stopped running through Rameswaram, bundles were thrown out, and Shamsuddin needed someone to help catch them, which gave Kalam his first opportunity to earn.
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