Module: | Kalam's Early Life & Maternal Lineage
Q33: Consider the following statements regarding Kalam's place in his family and his self-assessment:
1. Kalam was an only child who received the undivided attention of his tall and handsome parents.
2. He described himself as a short boy with rather undistinguished looks.
3. Despite his ordinary physical appearance, he felt deeply secure in his ancestral home.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. He described himself as a short boy with rather undistinguished looks.
3. Despite his ordinary physical appearance, he felt deeply secure in his ancestral home.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: B
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Kalam was a short, undistinguished-looking boy who felt secure in his home.Structural Breakdown: The passage establishes three facts: his sibling status (one of many), his appearance (short, undistinguished), and his parents' appearance (tall, handsome). Historical/Related Context: In large Indian families of the early 20th century, being "one of many children" was the norm.
Kalam's later extraordinary achievements stand in stark contrast to his incredibly ordinary, middle-of-the-pack beginnings.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 1 is incorrect because Kalam explicitly states, "I was one of many children," debunking the idea that he was an only child.