Module: | Communal Harmony & Inter-faith Dynamics
Q66: Consider the following statements regarding Kalam's trajectory from his origins to his final destination:
1. Kalam's early life in an isolated island town seemingly disconnected him from the modern world of advanced aerospace science.
2. Despite this geographical and technological isolation, the spiritual and disciplinary roots laid in Rameswaram were the exact tools he used to navigate the world of science.
3. Kalam viewed his transition into the highly empirical scientific community as a total rejection of his superstitious and backward origins.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. Despite this geographical and technological isolation, the spiritual and disciplinary roots laid in Rameswaram were the exact tools he used to navigate the world of science.
3. Kalam viewed his transition into the highly empirical scientific community as a total rejection of his superstitious and backward origins.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: A
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. His isolated origins provided the disciplinary tools he later used in science.Historical/Related Context: Kalam's success as the "Missile Man" was largely attributed to his stoic leadership style, which he explicitly credits to his father's teachings on adversity and discipline, proving the two worlds were linked, not mutually exclusive.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 3 is entirely incorrect because Kalam did not view his origins as backward or superstitious, nor did he reject them; he spent his life "endeavouring to understand" and apply his father's truths to his scientific work.