Module: | Psychological Insights & Metaphysics
Q90: Consider the following statements regarding the economic dynamic of Kalam's father:
1. Jainulabdeen possessed immense inherited wealth which allowed him to easily provide for his extended family without manual labor.
2. He compensated for his lack of essential wealth through relentless daily physical labor, specifically harvesting the family's coconut grove.
3. This dynamic taught young Kalam that daily sustenance and family security must be actively earned rather than passively inherited.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. He compensated for his lack of essential wealth through relentless daily physical labor, specifically harvesting the family's coconut grove.
3. This dynamic taught young Kalam that daily sustenance and family security must be actively earned rather than passively inherited.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: B
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. He lacked wealth but created sustenance through relentless labor.Structural Breakdown: The text juxtaposes a lack of wealth with the action of carrying coconuts to feed the family.
Historical/Related Context: The dignity of labor is a recurring theme in Kalam's life.
Witnessing his father perform heavy manual labor despite his status taught Kalam that no honest work is beneath a person.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 1 is totally incorrect because the text states Jainulabdeen did not possess much wealth.