Module: | Communal Harmony & Inter-faith Dynamics
Q68: Consider the following statements regarding the role of sensory memory in the narrative:
1. Kalam's memory of his childhood meals is completely devoid of sensory details, focusing only on the nutritional value of the food to demonstrate his early scientific mind.
2. He specifically recalls the "aromatic" sambar and the "fresh" coconut chutney served by his mother.
3. These sensory details serve to ground his autobiographical narrative in the authentic, earthy, and culturally rich reality of a South Indian home.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. He specifically recalls the "aromatic" sambar and the "fresh" coconut chutney served by his mother.
3. These sensory details serve to ground his autobiographical narrative in the authentic, earthy, and culturally rich reality of a South Indian home.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: B
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. He uses sensory details like aromatic sambar to ground the narrative.Structural Breakdown: The culinary memory is highly specific: it is not just food, but aromatic sambar and fresh coconut chutney, eaten sitting on the floor.
Historical/Related Context: Autobiographies often use food as a primary anchor for cultural identity.
By highlighting these specific traditional dishes, Kalam emphasizes that his "roots" are deeply embedded in the soil and culture of Tamil Nadu.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 1 is incorrect because Kalam's memory is highly sensory; he does not discuss nutritional value, but rather the aroma, taste, and traditional presentation of the meal.