Very Short Answer Questions — 1 Mark Each

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1. Where and when is Kurien’s letter written? 1 Mark
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Answer: Anand, 2005.

2. What does “fleeting” mean? 1 Mark
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Answer: Momentary or short-lived.

3. What does “jottings” mean? 1 Mark
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Answer: Brief notes.

4. Which group did Kurien agree to work for? 1 Mark
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Answer: A small cooperative of dairy farmers.

5. Which place does Kurien say offered him a chance to make a more meaningful contribution? 1 Mark
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Answer: Anand, Gujarat.

6. Who gave Kurien everlasting strength by supporting his choice? 1 Mark
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Answer: His wife / Siddharth’s grandmother.

7. How does Kurien define personal integrity? 1 Mark
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Answer: Being honest to yourself.

8. Name one everyday form of the common good mentioned in the letter. 1 Mark
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Answer: Helping a friend / volunteering for a teacher / contributing to the community.

9. Which award ceremony does Kurien recall from 1999? 1 Mark
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Answer: The Padma Vibhushan ceremony in Delhi.

10. To whom does Kurien dedicate his musings? 1 Mark
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Answer: Siddharth and millions of other children of his generation in India.

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