The book titled "Memories Never Die" was published as a tribute to whom?

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Question

The book titled "Memories Never Die" was published as a tribute to whom?

  1. A. Abdul Kalam (Correct answer)
  2. B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
  3. C. Pranab Mukherjee
  4. D. Manohar Parrikar

Correct Answer

Option A — Abdul Kalam

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Abdul Kalam.

Key Points

  • The JKSSB answer key marks Option A, Abdul Kalam, for the book titled "Memories Never Die".
  • Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (1931-2015) served as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007 and is remembered as the *Missile Man of India* for his role in the country's missile and space programmes.
  • He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1997, along with the Padma Bhushan (1981) and Padma Vibhushan (1990).

Additional Information

  • Kalam's own well-known books include Wings of Fire (his autobiography), India 2020, Ignited Minds and Turning Points.
  • Note that some sources attach the same title to a tribute volume for Manohar Parrikar, so this item has been contested; for the purposes of this paper, follow the official key.
  • Tribute and memoir titles linked to prominent leaders are a recurring current-affairs theme in JKSSB and SSC papers — worth revising alongside the awards each figure received.

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