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A. Write T for true and F for false for these sentences.

1. Arunima Sinha was attacked by robbers on a train to Delhi.
Ans: T

2. It was during her period of recovery at AIIMS that she thought of climbing Mount Everest.
Ans: T

3. In the hospital, Arunima read books on engineering.
Ans: F

4. Rhonda Graham of Australia is the first amputee to climb Everest.
Ans: F

5. Arunima was awarded the Padma Shri.
Ans: T

B. Read these sentences and answer the questions that follow.

1. ‘Know that you have already conquered your inner Everest.’
a. Who said these words and to whom?
Ans: Bachendri Pal said these words to Arunima Sinha.
b. What does the speaker mean by ‘inner Everest’?
Ans: The speaker means the personal challenges and obstacles one faces within oneself, and Arunima has already overcome them.
c. What did the listener do thereafter?
Ans: Arunima decided to pursue the challenge of climbing Mount Everest.

2. ‘Just a bit more and you'll be there.’
a. Who said these words and to whom?
Ans: Arunima Sinha said these words to herself.
b. What place is being referred to by ‘there’?
Ans: The summit of Mount Everest is being referred to as 'there.'

c. Why did the speaker say these words?
Ans: Arunima said these words to motivate herself to continue climbing and reach the summit.

C. Answer these questions.

1. Describe the incident that changed Arunima’s life.
Ans: Arunima was attacked by robbers on a train. Despite resisting, she was overpowered, thrown out of the moving train, and suffered severe injuries, leading to the amputation of her left leg.

2. How did Arunima prepare herself in the hospital to pursue her dream?
Ans: During her recovery at AIIMS, she spent time learning about mountaineering and dared to dream about climbing Mount Everest with her artificial leg.

3. What is the death zone? Why is it so called?
Ans: The death zone is an altitude above 8000 meters on a mountain, where the air lacks sufficient oxygen for humans to breathe. It is called the death zone because it has claimed the lives of many mountaineers.

4. What did Arunima do when she reached the summit?
Ans: Arunima planted the Indian tricolor, pushed a note of thanks into the snow, and became the second female amputee to climb Mount Everest.

What is described as Arunima’s ‘life’ in the passage?
Ans: Arunima's 'life' refers to her journey, challenges, and accomplishments, particularly her remarkable feat of climbing Mount Everest with determination.

D. Think and Answer.

1. Do you think Arunima was brave? Give reasons for your answer.
Ans: Yes, Arunima was brave because she faced a life-changing incident with courage, overcame physical challenges, and pursued her dream of climbing Mount Everest despite the difficulties.

2. Playing a sport not only benefits your body but also your mind. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
Ans: Answers may vary. Possible answer: Yes, playing sports promotes physical fitness and mental well-being. It instills discipline, teamwork, and resilience, contributing to overall personal development. Arunima's background as a national volleyball player likely influenced her determined mindset during her Everest climb.