Class 5 EVS Chapter 9 HOTS Questions - Up You Go!

Q1: _____ is the first Indian woman to climb the Mt. Everest.
(a) Arunima Sinha
(b) Premlata Agarwal
(c) Bachendri Pal
(d) Malavath Purna
Ans: (c)
Bachendri Pal became the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1984.

Q2: When to cross the river during climbing expedition?
(a) If water flows overhead
(b) If water is neck deep
(c) If water flows knee deep
(d) If river is flooded
Ans: (c)
If you are crossing the river during climbing expedition then make sure water flows knee-deep.

Q3: What responsibility does the group leader have in a Mountaineering Camp?
(a) Help in carrying bags.
(b) Stay ahead of the group.
(c) Only assist those who cannot climb.
(d) Focus solely on their own climb.
Ans: (a)
The group leader's responsibilities include helping others in carrying their bags. This indicates that the group leader is expected to assist fellow participants by carrying their bags.

Q4: Which of the following is not the tool used for river crossing?
(a) Rope
(b) Sling
(c) Backpack
(d) Shovel
Ans: (d)
Rope, Sling, and Backpack are used for the river crossing. A shovel is generally used in farming.

Q5: Who is the first Indian woman to climb the Mt. Everest?
(a) Arunima Sinha
(b) Sunita Arora
(c) Bachhendri Pal
(d) Malavath Purna
Ans: (c)
Bachendri Pal is an Indian mountaineer who became the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1984.

Q6: How did Sangeeta Madam feel when she was about to cross the river on a rope?
(a) Confident and excited
(b) Anxious and nervous
(c) Indifferent and careless
(d) Relaxed and carefree
Ans: (b)
Sangeeta Madam was feeling nervous before crossing the river on a rope. This suggests that she was anxious and nervous about the upcoming challenge.

Q7: What did the group members use to climb the rock during the rock climbing activity?
(a) Bicycles
(b) Ropes and hooks
(c) Hiking sticks
(d) Motorcycles
Ans: (b)
The rock climbing activity, it is mentioned that the group members used ropes and hooks to climb the rock. The instructor tied a rope around his waist and put a sling (hook) in it to assist in climbing.

Q8: How did Khondonbi and Sangeeta Madam get lost from the group during the funny incident?
(a) They wandered off deliberately.
(b) They followed a different path intentionally.
(c) They jumped over a fence and got into a field.
(d) They got separated while climbing a mountain.
Ans: They jumped over a fence and got into a field.
In the "A Funny Incident" section, it is mentioned that Khondonbi felt hungry and jumped over a fence to get into a field. This is how they got lost from the group.

Q9: What was Bachendri Pal's accomplishment on May 23rd?
(a) She climbed Mount Everest alone.
(b) She was awarded the "Best Performance Award."
(c) She sang and danced with the group members.
(d) She successfully crossed a fast-flowing river.
Ans: (a)
May 23rd, Bachendri Pal stepped onto the peak of Mount Everest, becoming the first Indian woman and the fifth woman in the world to reach the peak. She spent 43 minutes on the highest peak in the world.

Q10: How did Bachendri Pal and her teammate manage to stand on the narrow peak of Mount Everest together?
(a) They held hands tightly.
(b) They tied themselves with a rope to an ax.
(c) They balanced carefully on the slippery surface.
(d) They used a special climbing technique.
Ans: (b)
Bachendri Pal and her teammate tied themselves to an ax with a rope, using it as a hook, to secure themselves on the narrow peak of Mount Everest. This allowed them to stand safely despite the limited space.