Vitamin M MCQs Quiz | CBSE Class 9 English - Kaveri | 20 MCQs with Answers

The story “Vitamin-M” by Asha Nehemiah revolves around the relationship between a young boy Ravi and his ageing grandfather. It explores themes of memory, ageing, care, independence, and misunderstanding between generations.

Ravi’s grandfather comes to live with the family because he is growing old and forgetful. Ravi’s mother worries constantly about his failing memory and safety, even wishing for a medicine called “Vitamin-M” that could improve memory.

 

Grandfather is shown as physically weak but mentally sharp in many ways. While he forgets small things, he remembers complex chess strategies and past experiences clearly. He dislikes being treated like a child and wants to maintain his independence.

One day, Ravi is asked to take care of him. When Grandfather insists on going out alone, Ravi secretly follows him to ensure his safety. During this “detective mission,” Ravi faces several embarrassing and difficult situations while trying to keep track of his grandfather. Meanwhile, Grandfather cleverly misleads Ravi and eventually returns home safely on his own.

In the end, it is revealed that Grandfather was fully aware of Ravi’s actions. He humorously gives Ravi a detective storybook as a gift and suggests that Ravi needs to improve his “detective skills.” He also indirectly points out that Ravi’s mother is the one who needs “Vitamin-M” for forgetting his birthday.

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The story concludes with a gentle but powerful message: old age does not necessarily mean complete helplessness or loss of intelligence. Grandpa, though forgetful at times, is observant, clever, and independent.

It also highlights that:

• Elderly people deserve respect, patience, and understanding, not overprotection.
• Younger people often misjudge the abilities of the elderly.
• Love and care should not turn into control.

The idea of “Vitamin-M” becomes symbolic. It is not just about memory—it represents the need for empathy, awareness, and better understanding between generations.

In the end, Ravi learns to appreciate his grandfather more deeply, and the reader realizes that sometimes it is not the elderly, but the younger generation, who need a better “memory” of respect, trust, and sensitivity.