Module: | Communal Harmony & Inter-faith Dynamics
Q73: Consider the following statements regarding Kalam's absorption of his father's values:
1. Kalam explicitly states that he effortlessly and passively absorbed his father's values without any conscious intellectual effort.
2. He emphasizes that he actively "endeavoured to understand" the fundamental truths revealed to him.
3. This active transmission of values formed the ethical and philosophical foundation of his later career in science and technology.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. He emphasizes that he actively "endeavoured to understand" the fundamental truths revealed to him.
3. This active transmission of values formed the ethical and philosophical foundation of his later career in science and technology.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: B
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Kalam made a conscious effort to understand and apply his father's teachings.Structural Breakdown: The text highlights an active verb ("endeavoured") which implies struggle, focus, and deliberate intention, contrasting with passive inheritance.
Historical/Related Context: Kalam's success in navigating the highly political and high-pressure environments of ISRO and DRDO required more than just technical brilliance; it required the active application of the stoic, disciplined worldview he deliberately cultivated from his father's teachings.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 1 is incorrect because Kalam did not passively absorb these truths; he "endeavoured" (tried hard) to understand them and translate them into his own world.