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The film Iqbal tells the story of a young boy who cannot hear and spe…

The film Iqbal tells the story of a young boy who cannot hear and speak but has a passion for cricket. He finally excels as which of the following?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

The correct answer is Option (1) → A bowler

Option (1) A bowler — Correct. Iqbal, a boy who cannot hear or speak, loves cricket and finally excels as a bowler. The film shows his grit and what being 'differently abled' can mean.

Option (2) A batsman — Incorrect. Iqbal's success comes with the ball, as a bowler. Batting is not the skill his story ends on.

Option (3) A wicketkeeper — Incorrect. Iqbal does not keep wicket in the story. His passion and final success lie in bowling.

Option (4) An all-rounder — Incorrect. An all-rounder excels at both batting and bowling. Iqbal is shown excelling only as a bowler.

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Have you seen the film, Iqbal? If you have not, do try and see it. It is an exemplary story of the grit and determination of a young boy who cannot hear and speak but has a passion for cricket, and finally, excels as a bowler. The film brings alive not just Iqbal’s struggles but also the many possible concrete meanings of the phrase ‘differently abled’.”