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Question 12 Marks
What features of Everest did draw the author to it?
Answer
The beauty of Everest. Its aloofness. might and ruggedness drew the author to it. The difficulties that the author encountered on the way also were taken by him as challenges which he couldn't resist.
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Question 22 Marks
How does the author view mountains ?
Answer
The author finds great joy in the company of mountains. He feels miserable in the plains. Their beauty and majesty pose a great challenge. The author believes that mountains are a means of communion with God.
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Question 32 Marks
Why do people climb mountains?
Answer
People climb mountains because it is a difficult task. They take delight in over coming obstacles. The obstacles in climbing a mountain are physical A climb to a summit means endurance, persistence and willpower. The demonstration of these qualities is exhilarating
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Question 42 Marks
Which other summit has been talked to by the author?
Answer
The other summut that has been talked to by the author is the summit of the mind. In the author's opinion climbing this summit is as difficult as climbing the summit of Mount Everest.
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Question 52 Marks
What do you know about Major $H. P. S.$ Ahluwalia $?$
Answer
Major $H. P. S.$ Ahluwalia was a member of the first successful Indian expedition to Mount Everest in $1965.$
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Question and Answer (unit) - English STD 8 Questions - Vidyadip