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Q.1 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow: (10)

(1) High altitude climbing is still a very dangerous task in spite of the availability of oxygen masks and other protective equipments which modern climbers take with them. These, of course, are indispensible accessories of climbing, but more important than these is the stamina of the climber which ultimately determines the success of his attempt. Throughout his journey, death is his constant companion which he can keep at a distance only with his superb presence of mind. He has to tread every inch of the ground with the utmost care, for a false step may not only strike him a fatal blow but also bring disaster to the whole expedition. That is why all expeditions invariably take with them local guides who are experienced climbers and who have a thorough knowledge of the nature. Moreover, a huge amount of capital is needed for financing these expeditions, and this is generally provided by governments or rich private organizations.
(2) The primary object of a mountaineering expedition is to get to the top of a high mountain rich in the past has withstood all attempts to conquer it. But it should not be presumed that the expedition is a complete failure if it does not reach its destination. Sometimes operations are temporarily suspended because of bad weather, loss of some valuable equipment, or the sudden death of a very important member of the party. Every big expedition takes with it men who are interested in botany, biology, geology, and various other branches of science, and these men carry with them equipment for recording their observations concerning the weather, the terrain, and different forms of life in higher altitudes. Other scientists, explorers and expeditionists utilize the fruits of their observations. Thus, every unsuccessful expedition contributes to the success of later expeditions. The British expedition led by Colonel Hunt would have found their way to Everest much difficult had not earlier expeditions armed them
with useful knowledge about the death dealing weather which they had to encounter in the vicinity of the summit.
(3) To ordinary people mountaineering need not be a fearful journey in the land of snow storms where the brave adventurer is always face to face with death. They can scale less ambitious heights, rest their weary limbs under a quite shelter and feast their eyes on the distant landscape. In the company of friends they can enjoy an outing near a waterfall or cross into the next valley with haversacks full of the provisions dangling from their shoulders. All those who can afford to go to a hill station should seek this innocent pleasure, for it can be had without any risk to life or limb.
1.1 On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the following questions:
(a) What are the factors that determine the success of the climbers?
(b) What precautions should the climbers take during their journey?
(c) How does a mountaineering expedition contribute to the wealth of knowledge?
(d) How does a local guide help in an expedition?
(e) Why should a climber tread every inch with utmost care?
(f) What is the prime object of a mountaineering expedition?

1.2 Fill in the blanks. (1x2=2)
(a) ___________is generally provided by governments or rich private Organizations.
(b) To ordinary people ___________________ need not be a fearful journey where the rave adventurer is always face to face with death.

1.3 Find words from the passage which mean the same as:
(i) absolutely necessary (Para-1)
(ii) unexpectedly be faced with or experience (Para-2)

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