1. Why does Kurien prefer writing for preserving memories? 1 Mark
A. It is always quicker than a phone call
B. It can be treasured and re-read over the years
C. It requires no effort
D. It prevents people from speaking
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It can be treasured and re-read over the years.

Therefore, the correct answer is B .

Reason: He says writing becomes a possession that can be treasured and re-read.

2. What transformed the direction of Kurien’s life? 1 Mark
A. Winning the Padma Vibhushan
B. Moving to the United States
C. Agreeing to work for a small dairy farmers’ cooperative
D. Joining the Indian Army
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Agreeing to work for a small dairy farmers’ cooperative.

Therefore, the correct answer is C .

Reason: He describes joining the cooperative as the transformation that took place within him.

3. Which career does Kurien NOT list as an alternative he might have pursued? 1 Mark
A. Metallurgy
B. Indian Army
C. Successful NRI in the US
D. School teaching
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School teaching.

Therefore, the correct answer is D .

Reason: School teaching is not one of the alternatives listed in the letter.

4. Why does Kurien choose Anand? 1 Mark
A. It offers the greatest physical comfort
B. He can make a more meaningful contribution there
C. His grandson lives there
D. He wants to avoid responsibility
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He can make a more meaningful contribution there.

Therefore, the correct answer is B .

Reason: He says that deep down he knew he could contribute more meaningfully in Anand.

5. What does Kurien identify as the most important value? 1 Mark
A. Popularity
B. Wealth
C. Integrity
D. Competition
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Integrity.

Therefore, the correct answer is C .

Reason: He explicitly calls integrity the most important of the values.

6. According to Kurien, what is real failure? 1 Mark
A. Not becoming famous
B. Not succeeding on the first attempt
C. Not giving one’s best effort and not contributing
D. Changing one’s career
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Not giving one’s best effort and not contributing.

Therefore, the correct answer is C .

Reason: He separates failure from the result and connects it with effort and contribution.

7. What does Kurien warn us about when comparing our lives with others? 1 Mark
A. We may see only images of perfection
B. Everyone else is always happier
C. Comparison always improves performance
D. Circumstances completely determine happiness
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We may see only images of perfection.

Therefore, the correct answer is A .

Reason: He says close examination reveals that what we saw were only “images of perfection”.

8. What lesson is connected with the Padma Vibhushan medal? 1 Mark
A. Family medals should never be touched
B. Siddharth should earn his own reward through his own work
C. Awards are the only measure of success
D. Children should collect medals
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Siddharth should earn his own reward through his own work.

Therefore, the correct answer is B .

Reason: Kurien tells Siddharth not to be satisfied merely with keeping his grandfather’s award.

9. Who is named as Kurien’s mentor and supporter in Anand? 1 Mark
A. Ron Forbes
B. M.S. Swaminathan
C. Tribhuvandas Patel
D. Siddharth
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Tribhuvandas Patel.

Therefore, the correct answer is C .

Reason: The letter explicitly names Tribhuvandas Patel.

10. What audience does Kurien finally widen the letter to? 1 Mark
A. Only dairy farmers
B. Only his family
C. Millions of children of Siddharth’s generation
D. Only people in Anand
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Millions of children of Siddharth’s generation.

Therefore, the correct answer is C .

Reason: The closing dedication includes Siddharth and millions of other children of his generation.

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