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Who is referred to as 'The Missile Man of India'?
Who is referred to as 'The Missile Man of India'?
When was Dr APJ Abdul Kalam elected as the President of India?
When was Dr APJ Abdul Kalam elected as the President of India?
What did Dr APJ Abdul Kalam do to support his family's income as a child?
What did Dr APJ Abdul Kalam do to support his family's income as a child?
What was the profession of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam’s father?
What was the profession of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam’s father?
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Where was Dr APJ Abdul Kalam born?
Where was Dr APJ Abdul Kalam born?
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What was the name of Dr Kalam's inspiring science teacher?
What was the name of Dr Kalam's inspiring science teacher?
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What nickname was given to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam due to his popularity?
What nickname was given to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam due to his popularity?
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What issue did Dr Kalam face during a visit to his teacher's home?
What issue did Dr Kalam face during a visit to his teacher's home?
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Study Notes
The Missile Man of India
- Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, better known as Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, was a prominent Indian scientist involved in India's space program and military missile development
- Elected as India's 11th President in 2002, widely recognized as the "People's President"
- Born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, into a Tamil Muslim family
- His father, Jainulabdeen, owned a ferry, transporting Hindu pilgrims. Mother was a housewife
- Family was once wealthy, but faced financial hardship, losing property and ancestral home
- Had to sell newspapers to support his family
- Received elementary education in Ramanathapuram
- Science teacher, Sivasubramania Iyer, encouraged Kalam's skills and aspirations
- Teacher's wife refused to serve Kalam a meal, but the teacher himself served him
- Kalam's teacher's actions highlight his support for the boy despite cultural differences
- Kalam's early life demonstrates resilience and perseverance in the face of poverty and societal obstacles
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This quiz focuses on the life and achievements of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, known as the Missile Man of India. Explore his early life, education, and presidency, highlighting his contributions to India's space and missile programs. Test your knowledge about this inspiring figure who overcame adversity to become a celebrated leader.
