Nilanjana Dasgupta - Teachers Make a Difference - Shakuntala Dasgupta & Asoka Gupta

The speaker reflects on the influence of their mother and grandmother, both of whom were significant figures in their respective fields. The mother was a scientist and mentor, introducing the speaker to science through conferences. The grandmother was a social activist involved in the Indian Freedom Movement, demonstrating leadership and organizing for social change. Both women exemplified different forms of leadership and left a lasting impact on the speaker's understanding of leadership and social responsibility.

Who were the two influential women mentioned by the narrator?

• Their teacher and friend

• Their cousin and neighbor

• Their aunt and sister

• Their mother and grandmother

What was the narrator's mother's profession?

• A social activist

• A historian

• A scientist

• A politician

What kind of questions did the narrator's mother pursue in her research?

• Questions about political theories

• Questions about historical events

• Unusual questions about natural food ingredients

• Common scientific questions

What role did the narrator's grandmother play in the Indian Freedom Movement?

• She was a scientist

• She was a writer

• She was a teacher

• She was a social activist

What position did the narrator's grandmother hold in the All India Women's Conference?

• Vice President

• Treasurer

• Secretary

• President