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Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Santosh’s parents were affluent landowners who could afford to send their children to the best schools, even to the country’s capital, New Delhi, which was quite close by. But, in line with the prevailing custom in the family, Santosh had to make do with the local village school. So, she decided to fight the system in her own quiet way when the right moment arrived. And the right moment came when she turned sixteen. At sixteen, most of the girls in her village used to get married. Santosh was also under pressure from her parents to do the same.
Q. Why was Santosh sent to a local school?
  • a)
    they were rich
  • b)
    because of the prevailing trend
  • c)
    they were poor
  • d)
    were not able to afford to send to a good school
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Swati Verma answered
Santosh wanted to get better and higher education while as per the tradition she had to go to the local village school. So she was not satisfied with the kind of education she received in the village school.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
A marriage as early as that was the last thing on her mind. She threatened her parents that she would never marry if she did not get a proper education. She left home and got herself enrolled in a school in Delhi. When her parents refused to pay for her education, she politely informed them of her plans to earn money by working part time to pay her school fees. Her parents then agreed to pay for her education.
Q. What was the last thing on her mind?
  • a)
    study
  • b)
    sports
  • c)
    marriage
  • d)
    none of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Dont Memorise answered
A marriage as early as that was the last thing on her mind. She threatened her parents that she would never marry if she did not get a proper education. She left home and got herself enrolled in a school in Delhi.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
The girl was given the name ‘Santosh’, which means contentment. But Santosh was not always content with her place in a traditional way of life. She began living life on her own terms from the start. Where other girls wore traditional Indian dresses, Santosh preferred shorts. Looking back, she says now, “From the very beginning I was quite determined that if I choose a correct and a rational path, the others around me had to change, not me.”
Q. How was Santosh different from other girls?
  • a)
    She was prettier.
  • b)
    She was slim.
  • c)
    She didn’t like and do any traditional things rather always did things of her choice.
  • d)
    None
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohit Sharma answered
Unlike other girls of her village, Santosh was not content with the traditional way of life. She used to wear shorts and went on to study further at Delhi. She did not get married at sixteen as most of the girls of her village did.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Santosh’s parents were affluent landowners who could afford to send their children to the best schools, even to the country’s capital, New Delhi, which was quite close by. But, in line with the prevailing custom in the family, Santosh had to make do with the local village school. So, she decided to fight the system in her own quiet way when the right moment arrived. And the right moment came when she turned sixteen. At sixteen, most of the girls in her village used to get married. Santosh was also under pressure from her parents to do the same.
Q. Most of the girls in her village used to get married at the age of __________.
  • a)
    12
  • b)
    14
  • c)
    16
  • d)
    18
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ramantnath Dangi answered
Because santosh yadav said at that time most of the girls are merried after 16 years old

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Thereafter, Santosh went on an expedition every year. Her climbing skills matured rapidly. Also, she developed a remarkable resistance to cold and the altitude. Equipped with an iron will, physical endurance and an amazing mental toughness, she proved herself repeatedly. The culmination of her hard work and sincerity came in 1992, just four years after she had shyly asked the Aravalli mountaineers if she could join them. At barely twenty years of age, Santosh Yadav scaled Mt. Everest, becoming the youngest woman in the world to achieve the feat. If her climbing skills, physical fitness, and mental strength impressed her seniors, her concern for others and desire to work together with them found her a special place in the hearts of fellow climbers.
Q. The word in the extract which means ‘tolerance’ is __________.
  • a)
    equipped
  • b)
    skills
  • c)
    endurance
  • d)
    none of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Dont Memorise answered
Tolerance means endurance.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
A marriage as early as that was the last thing on her mind. She threatened her parents that she would never marry if she did not get a proper education. She left home and got herself enrolled in a school in Delhi. When her parents refused to pay for her education, she politely informed them of her plans to earn money by working part time to pay her school fees. Her parents then agreed to pay for her education.
Q. Why did Santosh leave home for Delhi?
  • a)
    to roam about
  • b)
    to meet a friend
  • c)
    to get proper education and avoid marriage
  • d)
    to tease her parents
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Dont Memorise answered
When she turned sixteen and was under pressure to get married, Santosh threatened her parents that she would never marry if she did not get a proper education. Therefore, she left home and got herself enrolled in a school in Delhi.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
The girl was given the name ‘Santosh’, which means contentment. But Santosh was not always content with her place in a traditional way of life. She began living life on her own terms from the start. Where other girls wore traditional Indian dresses, Santosh preferred shorts. Looking back, she says now, “From the very beginning I was quite determined that if I choose a correct and a rational path, the others around me had to change, not me.”
Q. What was the speaker’s approach to make choice?
  • a)
    to choose the correct and rational path
  • b)
    to choose the traditional way
  • c)
    to choose the hard work
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditi Sharma answered
Santosh Yadav's approach was to choose the correct and rational path.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Santosh’s parents were affluent landowners who could afford to send their children to the best schools, even to the country’s capital, New Delhi, which was quite close by. But, in line with the prevailing custom in the family, Santosh had to make do with the local village school. So, she decided to fight the system in her own quiet way when the right moment arrived. And the right moment came when she turned sixteen. At sixteen, most of the girls in her village used to get married. Santosh was also under pressure from her parents to do the same.
Q. In which age the right moment comes in Santosh's life?
  • a)
    14
  • b)
    16
  • c)
    18
  • d)
    20
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Dont Memorise answered
Santosh began to fight the system at the age of sixteen. So, she decided to fight the system in her own quiet way when the right moment arrived. And the right moment came when she turned sixteen.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
A marriage as early as that was the last thing on her mind. She threatened her parents that she would never marry if she did not get a proper education. She left home and got herself enrolled in a school in Delhi. When her parents refused to pay for her education, she politely informed them of her plans to earn money by working part time to pay her school fees. Her parents then agreed to pay for her education.
Q. Why was Santosh against getting married at an early age?
  • a)
    to get proper education
  • b)
    to go to abroad
  • c)
    to join sports college
  • d)
    none of the above
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Dont Memorise answered
Santosh Yadav did not wish to get married at such a young age, so she threatened her parents that she would never marry if she was denied proper education. She threatened her parents that she would never marry if she did not get a proper education. She left home and got herself enrolled in a school in Delhi.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Santosh’s parents were affluent landowners who could afford to send their children to the best schools, even to the country’s capital, New Delhi, which was quite close by. But, in line with the prevailing custom in the family, Santosh had to make do with the local village school. So, she decided to fight the system in her own quiet way when the right moment arrived. And the right moment came when she turned sixteen. At sixteen, most of the girls in her village used to get married. Santosh was also under pressure from her parents to do the same.
Q. Santosh's parents were very ______________.
  • a)
    affluent landowners
  • b)
    poor
  • c)
    royal
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Dont Memorise answered
Santosh's parents were affluent landowners who could afford to send their children to the best schools, even to the country's capital, New Delhi, which was quite close by. But, in line with the prevailing custom in the family, Santosh had to make do with the local village school.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Then there was no looking back for this determined young girl. She saved money and enrolled in a course at Uttarkashi’s Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. “My college semester in Jaipur was to end in April but it ended on the nineteenth of May. And I was supposed to be in Uttarkashi on the twenty-first. So, I did not go back home; instead, I headed straight for the training. I had to write a letter of apology to my father without whose permission I had got myself enrolled at Uttarkashi.”
Q. When did her college semester end?
  • a)
    19th May
  • b)
    20th May
  • c)
    21st May
  • d)
    22nd May
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ria Singh answered
Explanation:

College Semester End Date:
- The college semester ended on the 19th of May.
- The determined young girl had to be in Uttarkashi on the 21st of May.
Therefore, her college semester ended on the 19th of May, which is why she did not return home and headed straight for the training at Uttarkashi.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Thereafter, Santosh went on an expedition every year. Her climbing skills matured rapidly. Also, she developed a remarkable resistance to cold and the altitude. Equipped with an iron will, physical endurance and an amazing mental toughness, she proved herself repeatedly. The culmination of her hard work and sincerity came in 1992, just four years after she had shyly asked the Aravalli mountaineers if she could join them. At barely twenty years of age, Santosh Yadav scaled Mt. Everest, becoming the youngest woman in the world to achieve the feat. If her climbing skills, physical fitness, and mental strength impressed her seniors, her concern for others and desire to work together with them found her a special place in the hearts of fellow climbers.
Q. How was Santosh attracted to mountain climbing?
  • a)
    her neighbours prompted her
  • b)
    seeing her friends
  • c)
    her classmates prompted her
  • d)
    watching some people going up the Aravalli hills from her hostel room
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Dont Memorise answered
She wished to climb mountains when she used to watch the villagers going up the hill and suddenly vanishing after a while. One day, she decided to check it out herself. She found nobody except a few mountaineers. Later she saved money and enrolled in a course at Uttarkashi's Nehru Institute of Mountaineering.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
The girl was given the name ‘Santosh’, which means contentment. But Santosh was not always content with her place in a traditional way of life. She began living life on her own terms from the start. Where other girls wore traditional Indian dresses, Santosh preferred shorts. Looking back, she says now, “From the very beginning I was quite determined that if I choose a correct and a rational path, the others around me had to change, not me.”
Q. What kind of girl was Santosh?
  • a)
    a hard-working girl with a strong mind
  • b)
    a brat
  • c)
    arrogant
  • d)
    none
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Avinash Patel answered
Santosh Yadav was a determined girl from her childhood. The area where she used to live was not so developed. Women were not taught so well and used to wear traditional dresses. However, Santosh Yadav refused to follow such old rituals of her society.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Then there was no looking back for this determined young girl. She saved money and enrolled in a course at Uttarkashi’s Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. “My college semester in Jaipur was to end in April but it ended on the nineteenth of May. And I was supposed to be in Uttarkashi on the twenty-first. So, I did not go back home; instead, I headed straight for the training. I had to write a letter of apology to my father without whose permission I had got myself enrolled at Uttarkashi.”
Q. Where did she enrol herself in?
  • a)
    Uttarkashi
  • b)
    Jaipur college
  • c)
    Chandigarh
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Vivek Rana answered
Santosh saved money and enrolled herself in a course at Uttarkashi's Nehru Institute of Mountaineering and after completion of her semester in the college, headed straight for the Institute to be able to reach for her training in time.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Thereafter, Santosh went on an expedition every year. Her climbing skills matured rapidly. Also, she developed a remarkable resistance to cold and the altitude. Equipped with an iron will, physical endurance and an amazing mental toughness, she proved herself repeatedly. The culmination of her hard work and sincerity came in 1992, just four years after she had shyly asked the Aravalli mountaineers if she could join them. At barely twenty years of age, Santosh Yadav scaled Mt. Everest, becoming the youngest woman in the world to achieve the feat. If her climbing skills, physical fitness, and mental strength impressed her seniors, her concern for others and desire to work together with them found her a special place in the hearts of fellow climbers.
Q. When did the final result of her hard work come?
  • a)
    in 1982
  • b)
    in 1992
  • c)
    in 1892
  • d)
    in 1999
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Bhargavi Mehta answered

Final Result of Hard Work

After years of expeditions and honing her climbing skills, Santosh Yadav achieved the culmination of her hard work in 1992.

Significance of 1992

- In 1992, at the young age of twenty, Santosh Yadav scaled Mt. Everest.
- She became the youngest woman in the world to achieve this remarkable feat.

Journey to Success

- Just four years prior to her Mt. Everest summit, she had timidly asked to join the Aravalli mountaineers.
- Her iron will, physical endurance, mental toughness, and remarkable resistance to cold and altitude propelled her towards success.
- Santosh Yadav's climbing skills impressed her seniors, while her concern for others and desire to work together with fellow climbers earned her a special place in their hearts.

Conclusion

- 1992 marked the peak of Santosh Yadav's hard work and dedication, as she conquered Mt. Everest and made history as the youngest woman to do so.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
The girl was given the name ‘Santosh’, which means contentment. But Santosh was not always content with her place in a traditional way of life. She began living life on her own terms from the start. Where other girls wore traditional Indian dresses, Santosh preferred shorts. Looking back, she says now, “From the very beginning I was quite determined that if I choose a correct and a rational path, the others around me had to change, not me.”
Q. What did Santosh prefer to wear?
  • a)
    shorts
  • b)
    suits
  • c)
    sarees
  • d)
    long kurta
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Radha Iyer answered
Unlike other girls of her village, Santosh was not content with the traditional way of life. She used to wear shorts and went on to study further at Delhi. She did not get married at sixteen as most of the girls of her village did.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
The girl was given the name ‘Santosh’, which means contentment. But Santosh was not always content with her place in a traditional way of life. She began living life on her own terms from the start. Where other girls wore traditional Indian dresses, Santosh preferred shorts. Looking back, she says now, “From the very beginning I was quite determined that if I choose a correct and a rational path, the others around me had to change, not me.”
Q. What is the meaning of Santosh?
  • a)
    reconciliation
  • b)
    delectation
  • c)
    contentment
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Avinash Patel answered
The girl was given the name ‘Santosh ’, which means contentment. But Santosh was not always content with her place in a traditional way of life. She began living life on her own terms from the start.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Thereafter, Santosh went on an expedition every year. Her climbing skills matured rapidly. Also, she developed a remarkable resistance to cold and the altitude. Equipped with an iron will, physical endurance and an amazing mental toughness, she proved herself repeatedly. The culmination of her hard work and sincerity came in 1992, just four years after she had shyly asked the Aravalli mountaineers if she could join them. At barely twenty years of age, Santosh Yadav scaled Mt. Everest, becoming the youngest woman in the world to achieve the feat. If her climbing skills, physical fitness, and mental strength impressed her seniors, her concern for others and desire to work together with them found her a special place in the hearts of fellow climbers.
Q. Why did senior climbers praise Santosh?
  • a)
    physical fitness
  • b)
    mental strength
  • c)
    climbing skills
  • d)
    all
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Dont Memorise answered
Santosh's climbing skills, physical fitness, and mental strength impressed her seniors, while her concern for others and desire to work together with them found her a special place in the hearts of fellow climbers.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Then there was no looking back for this determined young girl. She saved money and enrolled in a course at Uttarkashi’s Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. “My college semester in Jaipur was to end in April but it ended on the nineteenth of May. And I was supposed to be in Uttarkashi on the twenty-first. So, I did not go back home; instead, I headed straight for the training. I had to write a letter of apology to my father without whose permission I had got myself enrolled at Uttarkashi.”
Q. After finishing college why did Santosh write a letter of apology to her father?
  • a)
    because she ran away
  • b)
    because she left her house
  • c)
    because she enrolled herself for an institution of mountaineering without his permission
  • d)
    none
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Anita Menon answered
When she finished college, Santosh had to write a letter of apology to her father because she had got herself enrolled at Uttarkashi's Nehru Institute of Mountaineering without his permission.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Santosh’s parents were affluent landowners who could afford to send their children to the best schools, even to the country’s capital, New Delhi, which was quite close by. But, in line with the prevailing custom in the family, Santosh had to make do with the local village school. So, she decided to fight the system in her own quiet way when the right moment arrived. And the right moment came when she turned sixteen. At sixteen, most of the girls in her village used to get married. Santosh was also under pressure from her parents to do the same.
Q. She decides to fight the system in her own __________.
  • a)
    aggressive way
  • b)
    quiet way
  • c)
    systematic way
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Dont Memorise answered
She decided to fight the system in her own quiet way by revolting against it at the right moment.

What motivated Santosh to take up climbing ?
  • a)
    She wanted to impress her hostel mates
  • b)
    She was looking for a way to earn money
  • c)
    She was influenced by mountaineers she met
  • d)
    She wanted to explore the Aravalli Hills
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

C K Academy answered
Santosh was motivated to take up climbing because she met some mountaineers who not only welcomed her but also encouraged her to pursue climbing. This experience led her to embark on this new adventure and discover her passion for climbing.

Why did Santosh threaten her parents regarding marriage ?
  • a)
    She wanted to focus on her education
  • b)
    She was in love with someone else
  • c)
    She wanted to travel the world
  • d)
    She disliked her parents
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Imk Pathshala answered
Santosh threatened her parents regarding marriage because she was determined to prioritize her education over getting married early. She made it clear that she would not consider marriage until she received a proper education.

What was the turning point that led Santosh to decide to earn money to pay for her education ?
  • a)
    Her parents refused to pay for her education
  • b)
    She met inspirational teachers at school
  • c)
    She received a scholarship
  • d)
    She wanted to travel the world
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Imk Pathshala answered
The turning point that led Santosh to decide to earn money to pay for her education was when her parents initially refused to fund her studies. In response, she made plans to work part-time to cover her school fees, which eventually led her parents to agree to pay for her education.

Maria Sharapova has expressed her desire to play in the Olympics for _____ if they want her.
  • a)
    Russia
  • b)
    The United States
  • c)
    Australia
  • d)
    Germany
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev Class 9 answered
Maria Sharapova has stated that she would play in the Olympics for Russia, reflecting her strong connection to her home country despite her time spent training and competing in the United States. This choice highlights her pride in her Russian nationality.

Where did Santosh go to study after passing her high school examinations ?
  • a)
    Delhi
  • b)
    Jaipur
  • c)
    Mumbai
  • d)
    Kolkata
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Trisha Vashisht answered
After passing her high school examinations, Santosh went to Jaipur to study. She joined Maharani College and also resided in Kasturba Hostel during her time in Jaipur.

How does Maria Sharapova view her success in tennis?
  • a)
    As a result of luck
  • b)
    As a combination of talent and hard work
  • c)
    As a burden
  • d)
    As something she doesn’t care about
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Trisha Vashisht answered
Maria Sharapova views her success in tennis as a result of both talent and hard work. She believes that her achievements are due to her dedication and effort in addition to her natural abilities.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
A marriage as early as that was the last thing on her mind. She threatened her parents that she would never marry if she did not get a proper education. She left home and got herself enrolled in a school in Delhi. When her parents refused to pay for her education, she politely informed them of her plans to earn money by working part time to pay her school fees. Her parents then agreed to pay for her education.
Q. Where did she get herself enrolled?
  • a)
    Mumbai
  • b)
    Agra
  • c)
    Delhi
  • d)
    Chandigarh
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Dont Memorise answered
When she turned sixteen and was under pressure to get married, Santosh threatened her parents that she would never marry if she did not get a proper education. Therefore, she left home and got herself enrolled in a school in Delhi.

What qualities endeared Santosh Yadav to her fellow climbers during her expeditions?
  • a)
    Competitive spirit and individualistic approach
  • b)
    Concern for others and collaborative attitude
  • c)
    Ruthless ambition and self-centered behavior
  • d)
    Solo expedition preference and strategic planning
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Imk Pathshala answered
Santosh Yadav's concern for others and collaborative attitude set her apart from her fellow climbers during expeditions. Her willingness to work together with her teammates, along with her empathy and support for others, earned her a special place in the hearts of those she climbed with. Santosh's team spirit, combined with her exceptional climbing abilities, made her a respected and beloved figure among her peers in the mountaineering community.

What key attributes are highlighted in the description of Santosh Yadav's mountaineering journey?
  • a)
    Resilience and adaptability
  • b)
    Physical strength and agility
  • c)
    Mental toughness and determination
  • d)
    Social connections and teamwork
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev Class 9 answered
The description of Santosh Yadav's journey emphasizes her mental toughness and determination. These qualities, along with her physical endurance and climbing skills, enabled her to become the youngest woman to scale Mt Everest at just twenty years old. This showcases her exceptional willpower and unwavering focus towards her goals.

Where was the only woman in the world who scaled Mt. Everest twice born?
  • a)
    Mumbai, India
  • b)
    Joniyawas, Rewari District, Haryana, India
  • c)
    Kathmandu, Nepal
  • d)
    Lhasa, Tibet
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Trisha Vashisht answered
The only woman in the world who scaled Mt. Everest twice was born in the small village of Joniyawas in Rewari District, Haryana, India. This fact highlights the remarkable journey and achievements of this extraordinary individual, overcoming societal norms and expectations to achieve great heights in her climbing career.

The villagers would _____ after a while as seen from Santosh’s room.
  • a)
    Disappear
  • b)
    Rest
  • c)
    Return
  • d)
    Gather
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev Class 9 answered
The villagers would disappear after a while. This implies that, after climbing the hills, they were no longer visible from Santosh’s room, indicating that they had either reached a point where they could no longer be seen or had continued their journey beyond the visible area.

What motivated Santosh to live life on her own terms and not conform to traditional expectations?
  • a)
    Her parents' strict upbringing
  • b)
    Her desire for educational opportunities
  • c)
    Her determination to follow a rational path
  • d)
    Her love for traditional Indian dresses
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Trisha Vashisht answered
Santosh's determination to follow a correct and rational path from the very beginning led her to live life on her own terms and not conform to traditional expectations. This decision showcases her strong will and independent thinking, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself despite societal pressures.

How did Santosh's upbringing differ from that of her siblings in terms of education?
  • a)
    She was sent to the best schools in the country
  • b)
    She had to attend a local village school
  • c)
    She received private tutoring at home
  • d)
    She pursued education in a different city
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

C K Academy answered
Unlike her siblings who could attend the best schools, Santosh had to make do with the local village school due to the prevailing customs in her family. Despite her parents' wealth and ability to afford better schooling, Santosh was restricted to the local village school, which ultimately fueled her determination to challenge the system and pursue her education on her own terms.

Read the extract given below and answer the question that follow:
Thereafter, Santosh went on an expedition every year. Her climbing skills matured rapidly. Also, she developed a remarkable resistance to cold and the altitude. Equipped with an iron will, physical endurance and an amazing mental toughness, she proved herself repeatedly. The culmination of her hard work and sincerity came in 1992, just four years after she had shyly asked the Aravalli mountaineers if she could join them. At barely twenty years of age, Santosh Yadav scaled Mt. Everest, becoming the youngest woman in the world to achieve the feat. If her climbing skills, physical fitness, and mental strength impressed her seniors, her concern for others and desire to work together with them found her a special place in the hearts of fellow climbers.
Q. At what age did Santosh Yadav scale Mt. Everest, becoming the youngest women in the world to achieve the feat?
  • a)
    20 years
  • b)
    21 years
  • c)
    22 years
  • d)
    23 years
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Dont Memorise answered
The culmination of her hard work and sincerity came in 1992, just four years after she had shyly asked the Aravalli mountaineers if she could join them. At barely twenty years of age, Santosh Yadav scaled Mt Everest, becoming the youngest woman in the world to achieve the feat.

What action by Santosh Yadav during her Everest expeditions exemplified her commitment to environmental conservation?
  • a)
    Planting trees along the climbing routes
  • b)
    Collecting and removing garbage from the Everest 
  • c)
    Initiating clean-up drives in base camps
  • d)
    Promoting sustainable trekking practices
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Let's Tute answered
As a fervent environmentalist, Santosh Yadav collected and brought down 500 kilograms of garbage from Mount Everest during her expeditions. This action not only showcased her dedication to preserving the natural beauty of the mountain but also highlighted the importance of responsible environmental practices in the realm of mountaineering.

What significant accomplishment did Santosh Yadav achieve at the young age of twenty?
  • a)
    Led a successful expedition to the Aravalli mountains
  • b)
    Established a mountaineering institute in Uttarkashi
  • c)
    Became the youngest woman to climb Mt Everest
  • d)
    Developed a revolutionary climbing technique
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Imk Pathshala answered
At just twenty years old, Santosh Yadav accomplished the remarkable feat of becoming the youngest woman in the world to scale Mt Everest. This achievement not only showcased her exceptional climbing skills but also highlighted her unwavering determination and courage in the face of extreme challenges. Santosh's success at such a young age is a testament to her hard work, perseverance, and passion for mountaineering.

What significant honor did the Indian government bestow upon Santosh Yadav in recognition of her achievements?
  • a)
    Bharat Ratna
  • b)
    Padma Bhushan
  • c)
    Padma Vibhushan
  • d)
    Padmashri
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Let's Tute answered
In recognition of her exceptional achievements, the Indian government bestowed upon Santosh Yadav one of the nation's top honors, the Padmashri. This prestigious award serves as a testament to her extraordinary contributions to mountaineering and her remarkable acts of bravery.

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