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WorksheetsAbdul Kalam, Missile Man
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
