Module: | Communal Harmony & Inter-faith Dynamics
Q77: Consider the following statements regarding the linguistic demographics presented in Strong Roots:
1. Arabic was the primary language used for the ritualistic chanting during the evening prayers at the old mosque.
2. Tamil was the accessible, everyday medium Jainulabdeen used to explain profound and complex spiritual concepts.
3. Because of his mother's aristocratic British title, English was the only language spoken inside Kalam's childhood home.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. Tamil was the accessible, everyday medium Jainulabdeen used to explain profound and complex spiritual concepts.
3. Because of his mother's aristocratic British title, English was the only language spoken inside Kalam's childhood home.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: A
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Arabic was used for prayer, and Tamil for philosophical explanation.Historical/Related Context: Tamil Nadu has a fierce and proud linguistic heritage.
Jainulabdeen's use of simple Tamil to decode high theology demonstrates his desire to truly educate the masses rather than obscure knowledge behind liturgical language barriers.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 3 is incorrect because Kalam's family was a traditional middle-class Tamil family; they did not speak English exclusively, and the British title did not erase their vernacular roots.