CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does APJ stand for in APJ Abdul Kalam’ name?
A
Abdul Pakir Jamal
B
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen
C
Akbar Pakir Jalal
D
Amar Pakir Jamal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -APJ stands for Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen. Abdul Kalam was the President of India from 2002 to 2007. He was also an author and motivational speaker, and was known for his dedication to education and research. He passed away on July 27, 2015 in Shillong, Meghalaya, India.

Detailed explanation-2: -A P J stands for Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen of A P J Abdul Kalam .

Detailed explanation-3: -’Avul’ is not commonly used independently or as part of a name in Tamil but ‘Pakir’ is. For instance, Pakir Mohammed is common name. The ‘J’ in Abdul Kalam’s name stands for ‘Jainulabdeen’ which in Arabic is ‘Zainul Abedeen’, meaning a superior worshipper among the devout.It is also the name of a revered Muslim Imam.

Detailed explanation-4: -Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (/ˈɑːbdəl kəˈlɑːm/ ( listen); 15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015) was an Indian aerospace scientist and statesman who served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007.

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