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Question 14 Marks

On 21 May 2013, after 52 exhausting days, Arunima Sinha reached the summit of Mount Everest. Standing at the top of the world, she felt a surge of emotions-pride, relief, and an overwhelming sense of achievement. She displayed the Indian flag at the summit and left behind a photograph of her idol, Swami Vivekananda, whose teachings had inspired her throughout her journey.
Q.1. When did Arunima reach the top of Mount Everest?
Q.2. How many days did it take for Arunima to climb Mount Everest?
Q.3. What emotions did Arunima feel at the top?
Q.4. Whose photograph leave at the summit?

Answer

1. She reached the summit on 21 May 2013.
2. It took her 52 days to climb Mount Everest.
3. She felt pride, relief and a great sense of achievement.
4. She left a photograph of Swami Vivekananda.

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Question 24 Marks

To pursue her ambition, Arunima Sinha completed a basic mountaineering course at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in Uttarkashi, followed by eighteen months of rigorous training. Arunima approached Bachendri Pal, the first Indian woman to summit Everest, to guide her in the endeavour.
Q.1. Where did Arunima complete her mountaineering course?
Q.2. Who was Bachendri Pal?
Q.3. How long did Arunima train for climbing Everest?
Q.4. What does the word ‘rigorous’ mean in this passage?

Answer

1. She completed her mountaineering course at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in Uttarkashi.
2. Bachendri Pal was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest.
3. She trained for eighteen months.
4. It means very strict and challenging.

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Question 34 Marks

On the fateful night of 11 April 2011, she met with a train accident. The hours that followed were harrowing. She never imagined she would survive that night, but survive she did, miraculously, displaying an extraordinary will to live.
Q.1. When did Arunima’s accident take place?
$\quad$(a) 21 May 2013
$\quad$(b) 11 April 2011
$\quad$(c) In 2015
$\quad$(d) In July 2016
Q.2. What does the passage say about Arunima’s willpower?
Q.3. What does the word ‘harrowing’ mean in this context?
Q.4. Did Arunima expect to survive the accident?

Answer

1. (b) 11 April 2011
2. The passage shows that she had an extraordinary will to live despite the terrible accident.
3. It means extremely disturbing and painful.
4. No, she never imagined she would survive, but, she did miraculously.

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Question 44 Marks

This is a story that narrates the triumph of will, courage, determination, and dedication. Arunima Sinha’s journey from a devastating accident to scaling the highest peak in the world stands as a beacon of hope and resilience. In 2011, at the age of 24, Arunima Sinha, a national-level volleyball player, faced a life-altering event. It challenged her in ways she could never have imagined.
Q.1. What-qualities of Arunima Sinha are highlighted in this passage?
Q.2. Why is Arunima’s journey considered aspiring?
Q.3. What does the phrase beacon of hope and resilience’ mean in this passage?
Q.4. How did Arunima’s Hife change at the age of 24?

Answer

1. The passage highlights Arunima’s willpower, courage, determination and dedication.
2. Her journey is inspiring because she overcame a terrible accident and still managed to climb the highest mountain in the world.
3. It means that Arunima’s story serves as a source of inspiration and strength for others facing difficulties.
4. At 24, she had a tragic accident that led to the loss of her leg, changing her life for ever.

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