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My Childhood & No Men Are Foreign

Tripura Board · Class 9 · English

Most important questions from My Childhood & No Men Are Foreign for Tripura Board Class 9 English board exam 2026. MCQs, short answer, and long answer questions with marks.

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1multiple correct

Which qualities did Kalam inherit from his parents?

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Honesty from his father, Self-discipline from his father, Faith in goodness from his mother, Deep kindness from his mother

Kalam clearly states that he inherited honesty and self-discipline from his father, and faith in goodness and deep kindness from his mother. Business skills are not mentioned as inherited qualities.

2multiple correct

Who were Kalam's three close childhood friends?

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Ramanadha Sastry, Aravindan, Sivaprakasan

The text clearly mentions that Kalam had three close friends: Ramanadha Sastry, Aravindan, and Sivaprakasan. Samsuddin was his cousin, and Jallaluddin was his brother-in-law.

3true false

The new teacher asked Kalam to sit at the back because of religious discrimination.

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True

The text clearly states that the new teacher could not tolerate a Hindu priest's son sitting with a Muslim boy, and asked Kalam to move to the back bench based on their social ranking.

4multiple choice

What did Sivasubramania Iyer's wife initially refuse to do?

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Serve food to Kalam in her kitchen

The text states that Sivasubramania Iyer's wife was horrified at the idea of a Muslim boy being invited to dine in her ritually pure kitchen and refused to serve him there.

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My Childhood & No Men Are Foreign covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Tripura Board Class 9 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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