Science and Spirituality
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · English
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What is the main theme of the chapter 'Science and Spirituality'?
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The main theme is that science and faith/spirituality can coexist and work together for human betterment. The chapter shows how Dr. Kalam believed both are necessary - science provides focus and helps…
Who were Dr. Kalam's father's two best friends, and what religions did they belong to?
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Dr. Kalam's father's two best friends were: 1) Pakshi Lakshmana Shastrigal - a Hindu head priest of Rameswara temple and Vedic scholar, and 2) Reverend Father Bodal - a Christian who built the first c…
Define 'perspective' as used in the context of this chapter.
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Perspective means a particular view or attitude towards something. In the chapter, Dr. Kalam explains that faith provides perspective, which helps us see how our scientific creations and discoveries i…
Why was Thumba, Kerala selected as the site for the space research facility?
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Thumba was selected because of its proximity to the magnetic equator, which made it an ideal location for space research activities and satellite launches.
What was the major obstacle in acquiring the Thumba site for ISRO?
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The major obstacles were: 1) It was the fishing grounds of local fishermen, 2) It had St. Mary Magdalene church, 3) A bishop's house, and 4) A school under church administration. Government officials …
How did Father Pereira convince the community to give up the land for the space center?
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Father Pereira invited Dr. Sarabhai to speak at the church after Sunday service. He explained that both he and the scientist were doing the same job - seeking God's blessings for human prosperity. He …
Define 'fledgling' and use it in the context of the chapter.
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Fledgling means new and inexperienced. In the chapter, it refers to ISRO in the 1960s when Dr. Kalam joined - 'ISRO was just a fledgling organization' means it was a new, just-starting organization wi…
What philosophy did Professor Dhawan share with Dr. Kalam about academic brilliance?
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Professor Dhawan said that academic brilliance is like a mirror's brilliance, which can be diminished by dust. Only when dust is removed does the mirror shine clearly. Similarly, we can remove impurit…
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