Abdul Kalam, Missile Man

What is Abdul Kalam addressed as in the beginning of the video?

• Missile Man

• Indian Einstein

• Man of Iron

• Man of Steel

What created quite a buzz in the press?

• The success story of the test launch of Agni Missile

• The repeated failures to test launch the Agni Missile

• The indifferent attitude of the scientists towards the launch of Agni Missile

Who made a mockery of the scientists?/ Who mocked/ ridiculed the scientists?

• The citizens of other countries

• The authorities under whom the scientists worked

• Their own Nation and its citizens

What hilarious alternative was suggested by the citizens?

• That Engine Oil will help launch Agni

• That the scientists must use Amul butter as fuel to launch Agni

• That it must be tied to a plane and be launched mid-air

What did Abdul Kalam do to boost the morale of his team?

• He raised their payment

• He gave them promotions

• He called for a meeting and gave a motivating speech

Abdul Kalam addressed a team of….

• Two thousand members

• Two Hundred thousand members

• Two hundred members

According to Abdul Kalam, ‘All major opportunities are always accompanied by…..

• major challenges

• major corruption

• major work of documentation

What was his parting quote at the speech?

• “I promise you that Agni will be launched successfully on our next trial.”

• I promise to help you regain our Nation’s faith on our next trial.”

• “I promise that I will retaliate to the mockery by launching Agni successfully on our next trial.”

Which important people were present to witness the launch of Agni?

• Dignitaries like the Chief of Army Staff and Defence Minister

• Dignitaries like Circle Inspector and The President

• Dignitaries like the Commander in Chief and Home Minister

What was Abdul Kalam’s wish/ desire?

• To feed the poor children of our country

• To plant hundred thousand saplings in their research centre

• To refurbish their research centre and buy the latest equipments for successful launch