Question

I. Read the following passage and answer the questions:
1. Manali, the very name of the place evokes a strange mountain mystique, stirring
the spiritof adventure even in the most laid-back traveller. The view of the snow-
clad peaks in andaround Manali, at the height of over 7,000 feet above sea level is
like a journeyſ into theheavens. Mountain peaks and ridges stand out in bold relief
against the skyline.
2. As for tourists, whether domestic or foreign, travelling to Manali and its
surrounding areasis an unforgettable experience. Deep purple crevices over sheer
cliffs reach down towards thevalley. Silver streaks of water glistening in the clear
sunlight cascade down the perpendicular slopes. The pinewood trees flank the
sides of sheltered ravines and ascend in irregular, unspoilt and undulating
formation towards rock-crowned crests
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Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

1. Manali, the very name of the place evokes a strange mountain mystique, stirring the spirit of  adventure even in the most laid-back traveller. The view of the snow-clad peaks in and around  Manali, at the height of over 7,000 feet above sea level is like a journey into the heavens. Mountain peaks and ridges stand out in bold relief against the skyline.

2. As for tourists, whether domestic or foreign, travelling to Manali and its surronnenSfi areas is  an unforgettable experience. Deep purple crevices over sheer cliffs reach down towards the valley. Silver streaks of water glistening in the clear sunlight cascade down the perpendicular slopes. The  pinewood trees flank the sides of sheltered ravines and ascend in irregular, unspoilt and undulating  formation towards rock-crowned crests.

3. Manali derives its name from ‘Manavalaya’, the abode of Manu. The words ‘Manav” and  ‘manushya’ are derived from the root word Manu. Manu was the only survivor of  the Mahajalpralay—the great flood—and is said to have fathered the human race. A visit to the  temple of Manu is a must. It is the only shrine in the country dedicated to the great Manu Rishi.

4. Manali, apart from tourists who are in for a good holiday, beckons adventure lovers in large  numbers every year. In the lap of these mountains, one can be sure to achieve what he or she is  looking for, whether it be mountaineering, rock climbing, white water rafting, skiing, hiking, high altitude jeep safari, bicycling, paragliding, hiking or trekking. With all the basic amenities  available in Manali, it is the right base camp for any activity.

5. There are many treks which commence from Manali itself but the most popular one is to  Beaskund (12177 ft.). Trekkers find it a rewarding destination as it offers much in terms of scenic  beauty and nature. The main valley of Beaskund is only 7 km from the last camp at Dhundi. Beaskund offers a mountaineer many peaks to satiate his zest for climbing such as Hanuman  Tibba, Friendship, Ladhaki and Sheridan. Trekkers begin to pour in from the first week of May  every year. The route to Beaskund lies along the Solang Nallah which ultimately joins the river  Beas on reaching Manali. A trek to this place is bound to etch permanent memories in the mind of  a visitor. The trek commences from Solang.

6. The village Solang, as such, is a 15-minute climb towards the right of Solang Nallah. At 8085  ft., Solang is a very popular destination among adventurers as sports such as skiing in the winters  and trekking and paragliding in the summers are held regularly. Solang is only eleven kilometres  further north of Manali. From Solang, it is an easy climb or rather a walk of eight kms passing  through patches of pinewood trees and mixed jungle to arrive at the next campsite at Dhundi at  9174 ft. The next day’s trek to Beaskund is a taxing seven kms climb through a snow-covered  dreamland but the view of the towering giants above virtually makes it a painless walk. The  famous Beaskund, the source of the river Beas has an epic attached to it that the great Vyas Rishi  performed ‘tapa’ here during the Mahabharat Kaal. It was because of this that the river got the  present name of Beas.

Questions:

1. Choose the correct option:

(a) Solang is only…………. further north of Manali. (i) 11 km (ii) 10 km (iii) 14 km (iv) 15 km

(b) Who is said to have fathered the human race?

(i) Manav (ii) God (iii) Manu (iv) Vyas

(c) Where did the great Vyas Rishi perform `tapa’?

(i) Solang (ii) Manali (iii) Beaskund (iv) Dhundi

(d) The mountain peaks in Manali are at the height ofover……………… feet above the sea  level. (i) 700 (ii) 1700 (iii) 2700 (iv) 7000

(e) laid-back’ means…………………

(i) sleeping (ii) oldies (iii) easygoing (iv) good-for-nothing

(f) ‘towering’ is /an ……………….. (i) adjective (ii) noun (iii) verb (iv) adverb

2.Answer the questions briefly:

(a) What does Manali evoke in them, the laziest traveler?

(b) Why is a shrine of the great Manu Rishi unique?

(c) What is Solang famous for?

(d) Why is Manali a right base camp for any adventure activity?

(e) Find a word in Para 3 which means ‘a dwelling place’.

(f) What does the term ‘snow-clad mountains’ mean?

The answers are:

1. 11 kms
2. Manu
3. Beaskund
4. 7000
5. easygoing
6. adjective

1. Manali evokes a strange mountain mystique and a spirit of adventure in the laziest travelers.
2. The shrine of great Manu Rishi is unique because it is the only shrine in India that is dedicated to him.
3. Solang is famous for skiing in winters and trekking and paragliding in summers.
4. Manali is a right base-camp for any adventure activity because it has all the basic possible amenities for any adventure.
5. Abode is the synonym of 'dwelling place' in para 3.
6. 'Snow clad mountains' mean the snow covered mountains.