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Where was Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam born?
What was Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's father's occupation?
What was the name of the school where Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam completed his secondary education?
What was the degree Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam earned from Saint Joseph's College?
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Early Life
- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India
- He was the youngest of five children to Jainulabdeen and Ashiamma
- His father was a boat owner and a devout Muslim
- Kalam grew up in a poor but supportive family environment
- He was a bright and curious student, with a strong desire to learn
Education
- Primary Education: Kalam studied at the Rameswaram Elementary School
- Secondary Education: He attended the Schwartz Matriculation School in Ramanathapuram
- Bachelor's Degree: Kalam earned a degree in Physics from Saint Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli in 1954
- Aerospace Engineering: He studied aerospace engineering at the Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), graduating in 1957
- Research and Development: Kalam went on to pursue his research and development career at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Early Life
- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India
- He was the youngest of five children to Jainulabdeen, a boat owner, and Ashiamma
- His father was a devout Muslim, and the family environment was poor but supportive
- Kalam had a strong desire to learn and was a bright and curious student from an early age
Education
- Kalam's primary education took place at the Rameswaram Elementary School
- He attended the Schwartz Matriculation School in Ramanathapuram for his secondary education
- He earned a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Saint Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli in 1954
- Kalam then studied aerospace engineering at the Madras Institute of Technology (MIT), graduating in 1957
- He went on to pursue a research and development career at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
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Learn about the early life and education of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India. This quiz covers his childhood, family, and educational background.
