Indian Scientist and Statesman: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

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What was the key role that Abdul Kalam played in India's missile development efforts?

He was the director of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

He was a scientist at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

He was the Missile Man of India for his work on ballistic missile and launch vehicle technology (correct)

He was the prime minister of India during this period

What was the political role that Abdul Kalam played in India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998?

He was the head of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

He was the Prime Minister of India at the time

He played a pivotal organisational, technical, and political role in the tests (correct)

He had no involvement in the Pokhran-II nuclear tests

What was Abdul Kalam's position in the Indian government?

He was the Defence Minister of India

He was the President of India from 2002 to 2007 (correct)

He was the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu

He was the Prime Minister of India

What was Abdul Kalam's background and education?

He was an aerospace scientist and studied physics and aerospace engineering Signup and view all the answers

Where was Abdul Kalam born and raised?

Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu Signup and view all the answers

What was Abdul Kalam's role after his presidency?

He returned to his civilian life of education, writing and public service Signup and view all the answers

Where was Abdul Kalam born?

Rameswaram Signup and view all the answers

What was the profession of Abdul Kalam's father?

Boat owner and imam Signup and view all the answers

Which university did Abdul Kalam attend for his Physics degree?

St.Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli Signup and view all the answers

What led to the loss of Abdul Kalam's family fortune and properties?

Opening of the Pamban Bridge Signup and view all the answers

What did Abdul Kalam study at Madras Institute of Technology?

Aerospace Engineering Signup and view all the answers

What prevented Abdul Kalam from becoming a fighter pilot?

'Ninth rank in qualifiers' Signup and view all the answers

Indian Scientist and Statesman: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

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What was the key role that Abdul Kalam played in India's missile development efforts?

What was the political role that Abdul Kalam played in India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998?

What was Abdul Kalam's position in the Indian government?

What was Abdul Kalam's background and education?

Where was Abdul Kalam born and raised?

What was Abdul Kalam's role after his presidency?

Where was Abdul Kalam born?

What was the profession of Abdul Kalam's father?

Which university did Abdul Kalam attend for his Physics degree?

What led to the loss of Abdul Kalam's family fortune and properties?

What did Abdul Kalam study at Madras Institute of Technology?

What prevented Abdul Kalam from becoming a fighter pilot?

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