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What was APJ Abdul Kalam's nickname?
What was APJ Abdul Kalam's nickname?
Where did APJ Abdul Kalam go to study aerospace engineering?
Where did APJ Abdul Kalam go to study aerospace engineering?
What was APJ Abdul Kalam's father's occupation?
What was APJ Abdul Kalam's father's occupation?
What was the name of the satellite that was successfully deployed in orbit in 1980?
What was the name of the satellite that was successfully deployed in orbit in 1980?
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How many brothers and sisters did APJ Abdul Kalam have?
How many brothers and sisters did APJ Abdul Kalam have?
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What was APJ Abdul Kalam's role in the development of missiles in India?
What was APJ Abdul Kalam's role in the development of missiles in India?
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What did APJ Abdul Kalam do to help his family financially?
What did APJ Abdul Kalam do to help his family financially?
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What was APJ Abdul Kalam's position in the Indian government?
What was APJ Abdul Kalam's position in the Indian government?
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What did APJ Abdul Kalam do after his term as President?
What did APJ Abdul Kalam do after his term as President?
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Where was APJ Abdul Kalam born?
Where was APJ Abdul Kalam born?
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Study Notes
Early Life
- APJ Abdul Kalam was born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India
- His family was not wealthy, and his father was a boat owner and imam of a local mosque
- Kalam had three brothers and one sister and was a hardworking student who loved reading and learning new things
- He used to sell newspapers to help his family financially
Education
- Kalam attended school in Rameswaram and then moved to Ramanathapuram to attend Schwartz Higher Secondary School
- He studied physics at St. Joseph's College in Tiruchirappalli
- He then studied aerospace engineering at the Madras Institute of Technology (MIT)
Career
- Kalam joined the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
- He was the project director of India's first satellite launch vehicle (SLV-III), which successfully deployed the Rohini satellite in orbit in 1980
- He played a key role in developing missiles for India, earning him the nickname "Missile Man"
President of India
- Kalam became the 11th President of India in 2002
- He was loved by everyone, especially children and students, because he encouraged them to dream big and work hard
- He was a kind and humble person who inspired students to work hard and believe in themselves
Life After Presidency
- After his term as President, Kalam continued to teach and inspire students
- He wrote many books, including "Wings of Fire" and "Ignited Minds"
- He believed that the youth of India could make the country great if they worked hard and believed in themselves
Death and Legacy
- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam passed away on July 27, 2015, while giving a lecture to students
- He is remembered as a great scientist, a wonderful teacher, and an inspiring leader
- His life story teaches the importance of hard work, education, and dreaming big
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This quiz is about the early life and biography of APJ Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, also known as the Missile Man of India.
