Strong Roots by APJ Abdul Kalam New Type Mcq(Assertion-Reason,Chronology,Matching) and Context-Based

Here is the complete set of 15 MCQs based on the extract "Strong Roots" by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

It includes:
➕ Assertion-Reason questions
➕ Matching type questions
➕ Chronology type questions
➕ additional context-based MCQs

Match the following aspects of "Strong Roots" with their corresponding descriptions:

Question 1

Column A	Column B
1. Jainulabdeen	A. Kalam’s mother, known for her generosity
2. Ashiamma	B. Hindu priest and friend of Jainulabdeen
3. Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry	C. Kalam’s hometown reflecting religious harmony
4. Rameswaram	D. Kalam’s father, a man of wisdom

a) 1-D,2-A,3-B,4-C

b) 1-A,2-C,3-D,4-B

c) 1-C,2-D,3-B,4-A

d) 1-B,2-D,3-C,4-A

Answer: 1-D,2-A,3-B,4-C

Match the following characteristics with the persons:

Question 2

Column A	Column B
1. Simplicity	A. Abdul Kalam
2. Religious tolerance	B. Kalam’s upbringing
3. Generosity	C. Jainulabdeen
4. Learning through listening	D. Ashiamma

a) 1-D,2-A,3-B,4-C

b) 1-B,2-C,3-D,4-A

c) 1-A,2-D,3-B,4-C

d) 1-B,2-D,3-B,4-C

1-B,2-C,3-D,4-A

Match the following places with their significance:

Question 3

Column A	Column B
1. Mosque	A. Walking and reflecting with his father
2. Kalam's home	B. Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry's place of worship
3. Temple	C. Shelter for the needy, food for pilgrims
4. Coconut Grove	D. Spiritual discussions and prayer

a) 1-B,2-D,3-B,4-C

b) 1-B,2-D,3-B,4-C

c) 1-D,2-C,3-B,4-A

d) 1-B,2-D,3-B,4-C

1-D,2-C,3-B,4-A

Assertion-Reason Type Questions:

Question 4

Assertion: Prayer is essential for overcoming life’s challenges according to "Strong Roots".
Reason: Kalam’s father believed that prayer provides mental peace and helps transcend the body.

a) Both A and R are true, and R explains A
b) Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
c) A is false but R is true
d) Both A and R are false

Both A and R are true, and R explains A

Question 5

Assertion: Kalam’s family respected all religions equally.
Reason: Kalam’s house was visited by both Hindus and Muslims for guidance and support.

a) Both A and R are true, and R explains A
b) Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
c) A is false but R is true
d) Both A and R are false

Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A

Question 6

Assertion: Kalam’s father discouraged young Kalam from mixing with Hindu boys. Reason: He believed that religious differences must be maintained strictly.

a) Both A and R are true, and R explains A
b) Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
c) A is false but R is true
d) Both A and R are false

Both A and R are false

Question 7

Assertion: Kalam’s father led a simple and spiritually rich life. Reason: He believed material possessions were the measure of success.

a) Both A and R are true, and R explains A
b) Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
c) A is true but R is false
d) Both A and R are false

A is true but R is false

📅 Chronology Type Questions:

Question 8

Arrange the following in the order they appear in the text:
1. Kalam walks with his father
2. Description of Rameswaram
3. Religious harmony in society
4. Kalam's childhood experiences
Options:
a) 2, 4, 3, 1
b) 4, 2, 1, 3
c) 2, 3, 4, 1
d) 3, 2, 1, 4

✅ Order:2, 4, 3, 1

Question 9

Arrange in chronological order:
Options:
1. Kalam's father discusses prayer
2. Kalam’s mother feeds visitors
3. Kalam reflects on his childhood
4. Kalam describes his father’s spirituality
Options:
a) 2, 4, 3, 1
b) 4, 2, 1, 3
c) 2, 3, 4, 1
d) 3, 2, 4, 1

✅ Order: 3, 2, 4, 1

Question 10

Sequence the stages in Kalam’s realization:
1. Father’s spiritual influence
2. Understanding the value of prayer
3. Applying life lessons during challenges
4. Early exposure to communal harmony
a) 2, 4, 3, 1
b) 4, 1, 2, 3
c) 2, 3, 4, 1
d) 3, 2, 1, 4

✅ Order: 4, 1, 2, 3

Context-based MCQ

Question 11

What is the significance of the title "Strong Roots" in this extract?
a) It refers to the author's family tree
b) It symbolizes the important values instilled in the author during his childhood
c) It describes the strong trees near his childhood home
d) It foreshadows the author's future achievements

✅ Answer:B- It symbolizes the important values instilled in the author during his childhood

Question 12

Who is Jainulabdeen in the extract?
a) A close friend of the author's father
b) The author's grandfather
c) The author's father
d) A teacher of the author

✅ Answer:C-The author's father

Question 13

What lesson does the author learn from his father’s words about troubles and sufferings?
a) To avoid difficulties at all costs
b) To view challenges as opportunities for growth and self-discovery
c) To rely on others for help during difficult times
d) To blame God for misfortune

✅ Answer:B-To view challenges as opportunities for growth and self-discovery

Question 14

The word "amicably" in the extract means
a) At odds
b) In a friendly manner
c) A sense of separation
d) None of the above

✅ Answer:B-In a friendly manner

Question 15

The ancestral house that Kalam lived in was built in
a) 18th Century
b) 16th Century
c) In the middle of 17th Century
d) In the middle of 19th Century

✅ Answer:DIn the middle of 19th Century

Read Bengali Translation of Strong Roots Here