Module: | Kalam's Early Life & Maternal Lineage
Q9: Consider the following statements regarding the Shiva temple of Rameswaram as described in Strong Roots:
1. The Shiva temple was the primary landmark that made Rameswaram famous to pilgrims across the country.
2. The temple was situated at a distance of about a ten-minute walk from Kalams ancestral house.
3. Kalam and his father visited the inner sanctum of the Shiva temple every evening to perform their daily Islamic prayers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. The temple was situated at a distance of about a ten-minute walk from Kalams ancestral house.
3. Kalam and his father visited the inner sanctum of the Shiva temple every evening to perform their daily Islamic prayers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: A
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The temple made the town famous and was a ten-minute walk from his house.Structural Breakdown: The description highlights the temples significance to pilgrims and its physical proximity to Mosque Street.
Historical/Related Context: The Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram is a major Hindu pilgrimage site, part of the Char Dham.
Its proximity to a Muslim neighborhood highlights the demographic reality of the town.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 3 is incorrect because Kalam and his father went to the local old mosque for their evening prayers, not the Shiva temple, though they respected the temple and lived harmoniously near it.