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?

    <p>He was an aerospace scientist and studied physics and aerospace engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Abdul Kalam born and raised?

    <p>Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Abdul Kalam's role after his presidency?

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

    Where was Abdul Kalam born?

    <p>Rameswaram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the profession of Abdul Kalam's father?

    <p>Boat owner and imam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which university did Abdul Kalam attend for his Physics degree?

    <p>St.Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Opening of the Pamban Bridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Abdul Kalam study at Madras Institute of Technology?

    <p>Aerospace Engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prevented Abdul Kalam from becoming a fighter pilot?

    <p>'Ninth rank in qualifiers'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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