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Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

(i) What quality is reflected in Arunima's words, 'Why should I give up the precious little that I have to these robbers?'
(a) Courage
(b) Fearlessness
(c) Despair
(d) Nervousness
Ans: (b)
Arunima's refusal to give up her belongings to robbers reflects her fearlessness and determination.

(ii) Before taking up mountaineering, which sport did Arunima play?
(a) Football
(b) Volleyball
(c) Basketball
(d) Cricket
Ans: (b)
Arunima was a national volleyball player before she took up mountaineering.

(iii) In which year did Arunima successfully climb Mount Everest?
(a) 2012
(b) 2013
(c) 2014
(d) 2015
Ans: (b)
Arunima successfully climbed Mount Everest on 21 May 2013.

(iv) What term is used to describe the zone 8000 meters above sea level, where there is not enough oxygen for humans to breathe?
(a) Danger zone
(b) Death zone
(c) Summit zone
(d) Challenge zone
Ans: (b)
The zone 8000 meters above sea level, lacking sufficient oxygen, is referred to as the 'death zone.'

(v) Arunima Sinha achieved the feat of climbing Mount Everest as part of which expedition sponsored by the Tata Group?
(a) Eco Everest Expedition
(b) Everest Eco Challenge
(c) Tata Summit Mission
(d) Himalayan Eco Venture
Ans: (a)
Arunima achieved the climb as part of the Eco Everest Expedition sponsored by the Tata Group.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks.

(i) Arunima's artificial leg posed new problems as she entered the ______________.
Ans: 'death zone'
Arunima's artificial leg posed new problems as she entered the death zone, where oxygen levels are critically low.

(ii) The 'death zone' is located __________ meters above sea level.
Ans: 8000
The 'death zone' is located 8000 meters above sea level.

(iii) Arunima became the second female amputee to climb Mount Everest on ____________.
Ans: 21 May 2013
Arunima became the second female amputee to climb Mount Everest on 21 May 2013.

(iv) In December 2014, Arunima released a book titled "Born Again on the ____________."
Ans: Mountain
In December 2014, Arunima released a book titled "Born Again on the Mountain."

(v) On 1 January 2019, Arunima reached the summit of Mount Vinson, the highest peak in _____________.
Ans: Antarctica
On 1 January 2019, Arunima reached the summit of Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica.

Q3: Match the Column.

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Q4: True or False.

(i) Arunima lost her left leg due to a fall from the Padmavati Express.
Ans: False
Arunima lost her left leg due to injuries sustained after being pushed out of the running train, not a fall.

(ii) Arunima met Bachendri Pal, the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest, during her recovery at AIIMS.
Ans: True
Arunima sought advice from Bachendri Pal during her recovery at AIIMS.

(iii) The 'death zone' is named so because of its extreme cold temperatures.
Ans: False
The 'death zone' is named for its lack of oxygen, not extreme cold temperatures.

(iv) Arunima climbed Mount Everest as part of the Himalayan Eco Venture.
Ans: False
Arunima climbed Mount Everest as part of the Eco Everest Expedition, not the Himalayan Eco Venture.

(v) Arunima reached the summit of Mount Vinson in December 2019.
Ans: False
Arunima reached the summit of Mount Vinson on 1 January 2019, not in December 2019.