Question

Read the passage:

High-altitude climbing is still a very dangerous task despite the availability of oxygen masks and

other protective equipment which modern climber stake with them. These, of course, are

indispensable 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 ate 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 al so bring disaster to the whole

expedition. That is why all expeditions in variably take with them local guides who are

experienced climbers and who have a thorough knowledge of the nature of the terrain.

Moreover, a huge amount of capital is needed for financing these expeditions, and this is
generally provided by governments or rich private organizations The primary objective of the mountaineering expedition is to get to the top of a high mountain.

which, in the past has with stood 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, geology& various other branches of

science, and the semen carry with the me equipment for recording their observations

concerning the weather, the terrain &different forms of life in higher altitudes. Other scientists,

explorers & expeditions 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 more 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.

To ordinary people, mountaineering need not be a fearful journey in the land of

snowstorms , where the brave adventurer is always face to face with death. They can scale

less ambitious heights, rest their weary limbs under a quiet 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 provisions dangling from their shoulders . All

those who can afford to got on hill station should seek this innocent pleasure, for it can be had without any risk to life or limb. On the basis of your understanding of the above passage, answer ANYEIGHT questions from

nine given below: (8x1=8)

i. What is the factor that determines the success of the climbers?

a. Availability of protective equipment

b. Availability of oxygen masks

c. The stamina of the climber

d. Height and weight of the climber

ii. What precaution should the climbers take during their journey?

a. Have a subtle presence of mind

b. Avoid causing a disaster

c. Have a good sponsor

d. Take local guides along

iii. In what way does a mountaineering expedition contribute to the wealth of

Knowledge?

a. People interested in different branches of science accompany climbers

b. You learn to conquer the biggest hurdles of life

c. Even a failed expedition contributes to the success of later expeditions

d. Mountaineers carry equipment to record observations about weather and terrain

iv. How is an ordinary mountaineer's experience different from tha to far regular expedition?

a. They don't have to be face to face with death

b. They can savoir the landscape from a distance

c. They don't have to worry much about financesd.
D. All of these
v. How does a local guide help an expedition?

a. They know about the place they live in

b. They know the local language

c. They help clean the environment on the way

d. They can help in case of fatalities

vi. Why can an expedition not be a failure?

a. Reaching the destination does not mark it success

b. Temporarily suspending operations become a necessity at times

c. Recorded observations of incomplete expeditions still stand useful

d. All of these

vii. How are recorded observations of mountaineers useful toothers?

a. They give an insider's outlook to mountaineering

b. They are not of much help as nature keep solving

c. It would otherwise not be possible to know about Everest

d. It prepares future mountaineers for what they're going to deal with

viii. What is the primary objective of a mountaineering expedition?

a. Climb up and down; alive

b. Unfurl your flag at the peak

c. Reach to the top

d. Experience nature in its vicinity

ix. Find the synonym of "neighborhood" in paragraph 3

a. Terrain

b. Sun1mit

c. Altitude

d. Vicinity




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Answer 1

Answer:

• the stamina of the climber.
• take local guides along.
• mountaineers carry equipment to record observation about weather and terrain.
• All of these
• they know about the place they live in.
• all of these.
• or prepares future mountaineers for what they're going to deal with.
• reach to the top

terrain.

hope these answer will help you during you're final exams.best of luck.