Module: | Kalam's Early Life & Maternal Lineage
Q3: Consider the following statements regarding the lineage of Kalams mother:
1. The lineage of Kalams mother was considered more distinguished than that of his father.
2. One of Ashiammas forebears was bestowed the title of Bahadur by the British government.
3. Because of this royal title, Kalams family lived in a palatial bungalow entirely segregated from the common public.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. One of Ashiammas forebears was bestowed the title of Bahadur by the British government.
3. Because of this royal title, Kalams family lived in a palatial bungalow entirely segregated from the common public.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: A
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Ashiammas lineage was distinguished due to a British title given to her forebear.Structural Breakdown: Kalams narrative contrasts his fathers lack of formal wealth with his mothers socially recognized aristocratic lineage.
Historical/Related Context: The title Bahadur (meaning brave or hero) was a standard honorific used during the British colonial period to reward local loyalists or notable citizens.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 3 is incorrect because, despite the distinguished maternal lineage, Kalam was born into a middle-class family and lived in a standard ancestral house on Mosque Street, not an isolated palatial bungalow.