The headmaster’s opinion about Einstein was that he would never be successful in his life.
Einstein learnt to play the violin to fulfil the desire of his mother.
Gifted.
Key Concepts Covered
This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter A Truly Beautiful Mind: Headmaster, Once, Told, Father, Thatwhat, Einstein. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 9 curriculum.
A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.
How to Approach This Question
Read the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.
Key Points to Remember
- Use quotations from the text to support your points.
- Analyse literary devices and their effects on the reader.
- Structure essays with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
- Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Practice more questions from A Truly Beautiful Mind — English, Class 9 CBSE
Overview: A Truly Beautiful Mind
This biographical account traces Einstein from a seemingly slow child (late to speak, considered dull by teachers) to the greatest physicist of the 20th century. He left school at 15, studied in Switzerland, and published groundbreaking papers in 1905 including the Special Theory of Relativity and E=mc². After the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, he became a passionate advocate for peace and nuclear disarmament. The title argues that true beauty lies in intellect and moral courage.
Key Points
- Born 1879 in Ulm, Germany — late to speak, considered a slow learner
- Left school at 15, studied in Zurich, Switzerland
- Published Special Theory of Relativity in 1905 (his "miracle year")
- E=mc² — the famous mass-energy equivalence equation
- Nobel Prize in Physics, 1921
- Emigrated to USA when Nazis came to power in Germany
- After Hiroshima/Nagasaki, campaigned for peace and nuclear disarmament
- Wrote to US President urging nuclear responsibility
- Title: True beauty is intellectual and moral, not physical
- Died in 1955 — remembered as scientist and humanitarian
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Einstein called "a truly beautiful mind"?
How did Einstein advocate for peace?
Common Mistakes
- Not reading the text carefully before attempting questions.
- Giving vague answers without specific textual references.
- Confusing characters, events, or themes from different chapters.
- Writing too much for short-answer questions (should be 30-40 words).
Scoring Tips
- For extract-based MCQs: read the passage carefully; eliminate wrong options systematically.
- For short answers: be concise (30-40 words), use key vocabulary from the text.
- For long answers: structure with introduction, body, conclusion. Quote from the text.
- Always identify the chapter/poem name and author when answering.