Reach for the Top (Part 1- Satosh Yadav)
Short Answer Type Questions
(Answer in about 30–40 words)
1. What is the name of the protagonist of the story? What unique achievement did she make?
Ans: The protagonist is Santosh Yadav. She became the first woman in the world to scale Mount Everest twice.
2. Which type of dresses did Santosh prefer to wear?
Ans: Santosh preferred wearing shorts and T-shirts instead of traditional dresses meant for girls.
3. How many siblings did Santosh have?
Ans: Santosh had five siblings. Altogether, they were six children in the family.
4. Why did her parents not send her to a good school despite being rich?
Ans: In her village, educating girls was not considered important. Her parents followed traditional customs.
5. What happened to most girls in Santosh’s village at the age of sixteen?
Ans: Most girls were married by the age of sixteen.
6. What condition did she put before her parents regarding marriage?
Ans: She said she would marry only after completing her education.
7. When did her parents agree to pay for her education?
Ans: They agreed when Santosh threatened to never marry if not educated.
8. Name the school at Jaipur she joined and the hostel she lived in.
Ans: She joined Maharani College, Jaipur, and lived in Kasturba Hostel.
9. What did her hostel face, and what did she watch from her room?
Ans: The hostel faced the Aravalli Hills, which she watched from her room.
10. What did she ask the mountaineers, and what surprised her?
Ans: She asked about mountaineering. She was surprised to know that women could also join.
11. How did she join a course in Uttarkashi? Name the institute.
Ans: She saved money and joined Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi.
12. What did she do every year after joining the institute?
Ans: She went on expeditions every year to gain experience.
13. At what age did she scale Mount Everest? Why was it remarkable?
Ans: She climbed Everest at 20 years of age, making her one of the youngest women climbers.
14. What impressed her seniors and fellow climbers?
Ans: Her hard work, discipline, courage, and helping nature impressed everyone.
Q15. In 1992, what happened to two of her fellow climbers?
Ans: During the 1992 Everest expedition, two of Santosh Yadav’s fellow climbers died while descending the mountain.
Q16. What record did Santosh set?
Ans: Santosh Yadav became the first woman in the world to climb Mount Everest twice.
Q17. Which award was bestowed upon her?
Ans: She was awarded the Padma Shri for her outstanding achievement.
Q18. What were her feelings when she was literally ‘on top of the world’?
Ans: She felt proud, satisfied, and thankful, but also realised the insignificance of human achievements before nature.
Q19. How can you say she was also a fervent environmentalist?
Ans: She brought back nearly 500 kg of garbage from Mount Everest, showing her concern for the environment
🔹 (C) Long Answer Type Questions
(About 60 words each)
1. Describe Santosh’s life in her village and her problems. How did she overcome them?
Ans: Santosh grew up in a conservative village where girls were married early and education was neglected. She disliked traditional restrictions. By firmly opposing early marriage and demanding education, she overcame social barriers through determination and courage.
2. How did she get interested in mountaineering?
Ans: While living in a hostel at Jaipur, Santosh saw the Aravalli Hills and watched mountaineers climbing. Curious, she spoke to them and learned about mountaineering. This inspired her to join professional training.
3. Describe her achievements.
Ans: Santosh Yadav scaled Mount Everest twice, becoming the first woman to do so. She also helped fellow climbers, saved lives, and worked for environmental protection. She was honoured with the Padma Shri.
4. What incident took place during the 1992 Everest mission? What quality of Santosh is shown?
Ans: During the 1992 expedition, two climbers died, and Santosh helped rescue a fellow climber by sharing oxygen. This shows her bravery, selflessness, and humanity.
5. Give a brief character sketch of Santosh Yadav.
Ans: Santosh Yadav was courageous, determined, disciplined, adventurous, and environmentally conscious. She broke social barriers and proved that women can achieve great heights with strong willpower.
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