Module: | Jainulabdeen's Routine & Austerity
Q65: Consider the following statements regarding the semantic and social weight of the title "Bahadur":
1. The title "Bahadur" translates to "brave" or "hero" and was used by the colonial administration to reward loyal or distinguished service.
2. The bestowal of this title made Ashiamma's lineage objectively superior to Jainulabdeen's in terms of formal, documented societal recognition.
3. Because of this formal societal recognition, Kalam's mother refused to partake in common chores and demanded a lavish, aristocratic lifestyle.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. The bestowal of this title made Ashiamma's lineage objectively superior to Jainulabdeen's in terms of formal, documented societal recognition.
3. Because of this formal societal recognition, Kalam's mother refused to partake in common chores and demanded a lavish, aristocratic lifestyle.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: A
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. "Bahadur" was a distinguished title that gave her lineage formal societal superiority over his father's.In this case, "Bahadur" denotes state-sponsored aristocracy.
Structural Breakdown: The text establishes a clear contrast: the father lacked formal wealth and education, whereas the mother's forebears had official recognition from the British.
Historical/Related Context: During the British Raj, titles like Bahadur created a localized aristocracy.
However, Kalam's mother abandoned any pretense of this aristocracy to live as an ideal, hardworking helpmeet in a middle-class home.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 3 is incorrect because Ashiamma was extremely humble, personally cooking and feeding dozens of outsiders daily on the kitchen floor, completely rejecting an aristocratic or lavish lifestyle.