Module: | Psychological Insights & Metaphysics
Q86: Consider the following statements regarding Jainulabdeen's physical gesture before answering Kalam's question:
1. When Kalam asked why his father didn't preach his philosophy to the masses, Jainulabdeen reacted with immediate anger and struck him for questioning an elder.
2. Before answering, Jainulabdeen deliberately put his hands on Kalam's shoulders and looked straight into his eyes.
3. This specific physical gesture established a profound, focused connection between father and son prior to the delivery of a crucial life lesson.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. Before answering, Jainulabdeen deliberately put his hands on Kalam's shoulders and looked straight into his eyes.
3. This specific physical gesture established a profound, focused connection between father and son prior to the delivery of a crucial life lesson.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: B
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Jainulabdeen put his hands on Kalam's shoulders and looked into his eyes.Structural Breakdown: The text slows down the narrative pacing here, focusing on the physical interaction before the verbal reply.
Historical/Related Context: In traditional mentor-disciple relationships, physical touch is a powerful method of focusing the student's mind before a major revelation.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 1 is incorrect because Jainulabdeen's reaction was calm, measured, and deeply affectionate.