some of the extract based question from the chapter the my childhood class 9
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In fact, I would say mine was a very secure childhood, both materially and emotionally.
(a) In what way was Kalam’s childhood ‘secure’?
Ans: Kalam was provided with all the necessities in terms of food, medicine and clothes. Apart from it, his parents loved him a lot and took good care of him. They also encouraged him to grow in life.
(b) What does Kalam mean by ‘material security’?
Ans: By material security, Kalam means all the necessities of life that one needs while growing up.
(c) What is ’emotional security’, according to Kalam?
Ans:‘Emotional security’, according to Kalam, is the love and care that one needs to lead a stress-free life.
(d) Who provided Kalam with material and emotional security?
Ans: Kalam’s parents provided him with material and emotional security. They gave him a relaxed environment at home and arranged all the necessities of life for him.