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Elective English–I

Notes • Economic development will help us to be strong and will make other countries respect
us. But we the people of India are responsible for the development of our country, and
for making it one of the leading nations of the world. Each one of us needs to do
whatever is necessary to make Dr. Kalam’s VISION come true. It is time to stop complaining
about the problems in our country and to start doing something about them. In this
lesson we have learnt to evaluate and reflect on our contributions towards the development
of India.

13.5 Keywords

Conquered : Overcame and take control of (a place or people) by use of military
force
Looted : Stole goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot: “rioters were
looting shops”.
Grabbed : Grasped or seized suddenly and roughly.

13.6 Review Questions

1. According to you what is the importance of freedom?
2. If you had been asked about your goal in life by Dr. Kalam, what would have been your
reply?
3. Why must India be strong both as a military and an economic power?

Answers: Self Assessment

1. Professor Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
2. The invaders captured our lands, took away our riches and conquered our minds.
3. We have never invaded another country because we respect the freedom of others.

4. Dr. Kalam is referring to the uprising of 1857. He says so because the uprising is considered
as the first war of Indian Independence.
5. We should protect, nurture and build on our freedom.

13.7 Further Readings

Books Eternal Quest: Life and Times of Dr. Kalam by S. Chandra; Pentagon Publishers,
2002. [112]

President APJ Abdul Kalam by R.K. Pruthi; Anmol Publications, 2002. [113]
APJ Abdul Kalam: The Visionary of India by K. Bhushan, G. Katyal; A.P.H. Pub.
Corp, 2002. [114]

A Little Dream (documentary film) by P. Dhanapal; Minveli Media Works Private
Limited, 2008. [115]

Online links www.w3.org/WAI/eval/considerations.html

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