Module: | Jainulabdeen's Routine & Austerity
Q41: Consider the following statements regarding the geographical setting of Kalam's childhood:
1. Kalam was born in the island town of Rameswaram.
2. During his childhood, Rameswaram was administratively part of the erstwhile Madras state.
3. The text describes Rameswaram as a bustling, modern metropolis entirely disconnected from traditional pilgrimage routes.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. During his childhood, Rameswaram was administratively part of the erstwhile Madras state.
3. The text describes Rameswaram as a bustling, modern metropolis entirely disconnected from traditional pilgrimage routes.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: A
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Rameswaram is an island town in the erstwhile Madras state.Structural Breakdown: The text establishes a precise locus: geographical isolation (island town) and administrative location (erstwhile Madras state). Historical/Related Context: This geographical positioning is crucial; being an island town in South India gave Rameswaram a distinct, tightly-knit cultural flavor, blending maritime trade routes with ancient Hindu pilgrimage traditions.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 3 is incorrect because Rameswaram was not a modern metropolis, but a traditional, culturally rich town deeply anchored by the famous Shiva temple.