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प्रश्न
Listen to a speech by the honourable former President of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, on his 'Vision for India'. While listening, fill up the following details.
a . The following countries captured our lands and conquered our minds.
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b . His first vision had been that of ---------------
c . His second vision was -----------------------
d . The three scientists who worked with him at ISRO were -------------------------------------------
e . India leads in --------------------------- and is the second largest producer of ----------------------
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उत्तर
a . The following countries captured our lands and conquered our minds
The Greeeks . the Turks , the Mughals , the British , the Portuguese , the French , the Dutch
b . His first vision had been that of freedom
c . His Second vision was development
d . The three scientists who worked with him at ISRO were :
- Vikram Sarabhai,
- Professor Satish Dhawan,
- Dr. Brahm Prakash
e . India leads in Remote Sensing Satelites and is the second largest producer of milk Production and rice
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c) empowering the masses
d) looking for jobs within the country
e) active involvement in social issues
f) promoting national integration
g) equal participation of women in all fields
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I chatter, chatter, as I flow
To join the brimming river,
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But I go on for ever
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