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Time 1 hr Max. Score:20, , 1. The boy who raised the question in ‘I, Will Fly’ discovers a new, , path in life after his encounter with A. P. J., Abdul Kalam. He, , writes a letter to his friend describing the, impact of Kalam’s words, , on him and the changes that have come in, his character. Draft the, , letter for the boy. (Score 5), , 2. Dr AP J Abdul Kalam exhorts the youth, to be unique. How can, , you be unique when everyone wants to, follow others? Write about, , your vision. (Score 5), , 3. In ‘I will Fly’ you have met a nervous boy, from a remote village, who asked Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam a
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question. Imagine that the, boy sends a letter to his friend describing, the incident. Here is an, excerpt from the letter. Complete it., Meeting Dr. Abdul Kalam was really a, wonderful experience. Now, | feel, very confident. He said, “If ..................(a) you, will succeed”. His, words ignited my mind. If | had not, attended the meeting | ........... (b), , (Score 2 ), , .4. In the poem ‘I Will Fly’ Kalam says., ‘Lam born with potential, | am born with goodness and trust’, How can you train yourself to be confident, in times of adversity?, , (Score 4 ), , 5. The following information is about the, famous person, Dr. APJ
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Abdul Kalam. Prepare a profile of him., Birth :15Ih October, 1931, Rameswaram,, Tamil Nadu., , Education :Specialized in Aeroengineering, from Madras Institute of Technology., Career :Joined DRDO in 1958 and ISRO in, 1963., , Was Principal Scientific Advisor to Govt, of, India., , Scientific Advisor to Defence Ministry., 11th President of india (2002-2007)., Awards :Padmabhushan in, , 1981 ,Padmavibhushan in 1990,, , Bharat Ratna in 1997, , (Score 4)
