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1. 1.

   How did Jagadish's parents influence him?

2. 2.

   What kind of a teacher was Bose? Why did he decide to stop teaching?

3. 3.

   Why has Bose been called a pioneer?

4. 4.

   'This is not a laboratory, but a temple.'

   1. Who said these words?
   2. When did the speaker say this?
   3. What do these words tell you about the speaker?
5. 5.

   A 'born scientist', he learnt many things by studying at home on his own.

   1. Who is the 'born scientist' here?
   2. Why has the person been called a 'born scientist'? Quote lines from the passage to justify this.
   3. What did the person do later in life to justify this title?
6. 6.

   Do you think Jagadish Chandra Bose's childhood moulded the scientist in him? Give reasons for your