Question

had he earned any money before that ? in the what way?

Answer 1

Before the newspaper episode there was unusually huge demand of tamarind seeds. Abdul Kalam used to collect tamarind seeds and used to sell them for a princely some of one annah a day.

 

Answer 2

Answer:

before selling the newspapers there was a sudden demand for tamarind seeds erupted in the market. Kalam used to collect these seeds and sell them to a provision shop on mosque street for a princely sum of one Anna a day