Q1. According to Dr. Kalam, the element that was common between the scientists and technologists was:
A They were best in the world
B They had spectacular achievements
C They were not afraid of failure Correct
D They were great dreamers
Explanation
The question asks for the shared quality Dr. Kalam saw in scientists and technologists. The correct idea is their freedom from fear of failure, because scientific and technological work demands experiment, risk and repeated correction. Being the best in the world is a judgement of rank, not the common element identified here. Spectacular achievements are outcomes, not the inner quality that enables work. Being great dreamers is close to Kalam's larger philosophy, but this item focuses specifically on courage before possible failure.