NCERT Solutions Class 9 English - Beehive Chapter 6.0 – My Childhood: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Class 9 English - Beehive

Last Updated: 23 July 2026

Chapter Introduction

This chapter from Wings of Fire recounts Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s humble childhood in Rameswaram, his loving family, strong values of faith and equality, and the lessons he learned from teachers and friends that shaped his vision for life.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

यह अध्याय विंग्स ऑफ फायर से लिया गया है, जिसमें डॉ. ए.पी.जे. अब्दुल कलाम के रमेश्वरम में बिताए सरल बचपन, उनके स्नेही परिवार, समानता और आस्था के मूल्यों तथा शिक्षकों और मित्रों से मिली प्रेरणाओं का वर्णन है, जिन्होंने उनके जीवन को दिशा दी।

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Tough Words (Glossary)

Innate

Meaning: Inborn; natural

अर्थ: जन्मजात / स्वाभाविक

"He has an innate talent for music."

Generosity

Meaning: Willingness to give or share freely

अर्थ: उदारता

"Her generosity won the hearts of many."

Helpmate

Meaning: A helpful companion, especially a spouse

अर्थ: सहचर / जीवनसाथी

"She was a true helpmate to her husband."

Undistinguished

Meaning: Not noticeable or remarkable

अर्थ: साधारण / अप्रसिद्ध

"He came from an undistinguished background."

Ancestral

Meaning: Belonging to one's ancestors

अर्थ: पैतृक / पूर्वजों का

"They lived in their ancestral home."

Austere

Meaning: Strict, simple, without luxury

अर्थ: सादा / कठोर

"He lived an austere life without luxuries."

Materially

Meaning: In terms of physical needs or money

अर्थ: भौतिक रूप से

"The family was well-off materially."

Erupted

Meaning: Suddenly appeared or happened

अर्थ: फूट पड़ा / अचानक शुरू हुआ

"Violence erupted after the meeting."

Princely

Meaning: Large or generous

अर्थ: बहुत बड़ा / उदार

"He received a princely sum for his work."

Isolated

Meaning: Separated from others

अर्थ: अलग-थलग

"The village was isolated from the city."

Casualty

Meaning: A person or thing injured or lost

अर्थ: हानि / हताहत

"The storm caused many casualties."

Suspension

Meaning: Temporary stopping

अर्थ: निलंबन / रोक

"The suspension of classes disappointed students."

Inherited

Meaning: Received from parents or ancestors

अर्थ: विरासत में मिला

"She inherited kindness from her mother."

Orthodox

Meaning: Strictly following traditional beliefs

अर्थ: परंपरावादी / रूढ़िवादी

"He belongs to an orthodox family."

Priesthood

Meaning: The office or position of a priest

अर्थ: पुरोहिताई

"He joined the priesthood at an early age."

Inequality

Meaning: Lack of equality

अर्थ: असमानता

"Social inequality must be removed."

Communal

Meaning: Relating to a community or religion

अर्थ: साम्प्रदायिक

"The city suffered from communal riots."

Intolerance

Meaning: Unwillingness to accept others' views

अर्थ: असहिष्णुता

"Intolerance can destroy unity."

Conviction

Meaning: A strong belief or opinion

अर्थ: दृढ़ विश्वास

"She spoke with conviction about justice."

Segregation

Meaning: Separation based on differences

अर्थ: अलगाव

"Racial segregation was once common."

Conservative

Meaning: Resistant to change; traditional

अर्थ: परंपरावादी / रुढ़िवादी

"She has very conservative views."

Rebel

Meaning: One who resists authority or tradition

अर्थ: विद्रोही

"He was seen as a rebel in society."

Mingle

Meaning: Mix or interact with others

अर्थ: मिलना-जुलना

"The students mingled freely at the event."

Perturbed

Meaning: Worried or disturbed

अर्थ: व्याकुल / परेशान

"He was perturbed by the bad news."

Confronted

Meaning: Faced something difficult

अर्थ: सामना किया

"She confronted her fears bravely."

Imminent

Meaning: About to happen very soon

अर्थ: निकट / शीघ्र होने वाला

"The storm seemed imminent."

Unprecedented

Meaning: Never done or known before

अर्थ: अभूतपूर्व

"The team had unprecedented success."

Optimism

Meaning: Hopefulness about the future

अर्थ: आशावाद

"Her optimism inspired everyone."

Seagull

Meaning: A type of sea bird

अर्थ: समुद्री चिड़िया

"The seagull flew over the waves."

Longing

Meaning: A strong desire

अर्थ: लालसा / चाहत

"He had a longing for success."

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