Understanding Influences and Values

The speaker shares their personal history, starting from their birth in Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1934, and the influence of Gujarati culture, known for its business acumen and social work tradition. They discuss their family's legal background and their own educational journey in economics at Cambridge, driven by a desire to uplift people. The speaker highlights the values instilled by their family, emphasizing education and social mobility. They recount the achievements of their siblings and their own career in economics, focusing on social impact and free trade as a means to prosperity.

What was the original name of the city now known as Mumbai?

• Calcutta

• Chennai

• Delhi

• Bombay

Which community is known for its strong tradition of social work and business?

• Tamil

• Bengali

• Gujarati

• Punjabi

What role did the speaker's father play in India's history?

• He was a freedom fighter

• He was a popular actor

• He was a famous artist

• He was a renowned scientist

Why did the speaker choose to study economics over law?

• Law was not available at Cambridge

• Economics was more lucrative

• Economics offered more social impact

• Law was too difficult

What was the primary focus of the speaker's family upbringing?

• Wealth accumulation

• Travel and leisure

• Education and values

• Sports and fitness

How many siblings and cousins did the speaker's father raise?

• Ten

• Five

• Three

• Seven

Which of the speaker's siblings became the Chief Justice of India?

• The eldest brother

• The youngest brother

• The middle brother

• The speaker

What was the speaker's father's educational background?

• He was self-taught

• He had a PhD

• He studied on charity and scholarships

• He never attended school

What was the profession of the speaker's brother who could have settled in Chicago?

• Engineer

• Economist

• Neurosurgeon

• Lawyer

What is the speaker's perspective on free trade?

• It is harmful to developing countries

• It should be the only policy

• It can lead to prosperity if supplemented

• It is only beneficial for corporate interests