Question

Which President of India is called Missile Man?

• A. Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
• B. Prof. K. R. Narayanan
• C. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
• D. Smt. Pratibha Patil

Hint:

IGMDP → Prithvi, Agni series → nickname “Missile Man.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Reason for the epithet. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, an aerospace scientist, led India’s IGMDP and contributed to development of missiles like {Prithvi} and {Agni}, earning the title “Missile Man of India.”
Step 2: Presidency. He served as the 11th President (2002–2007), widely respected for promoting science and youth engagement.
Step 3: Conclude. \[ \boxed{\text{Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (Option C).}} \]