Class 7 English Chapter 12: Conquering the Summit — practice questions with answers
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Q1. Before her accident, Arunima Sinha was a national-level player of which sport?
- Volleyball
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Badminton
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Answer: A. Volleyball
Why: In 2011, aged 24, she faced a life-altering event. [p.167]
Why: In 2011, aged 24, she faced a life-altering event. [p.167]
Q2. What vow did Arunima make in her hospital bed?
- To walk again with a prosthetic leg and climb Mount Everest
- To stop playing sports
- To become a doctor
- To write a book
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Answer: A. To walk again with a prosthetic leg and climb Mount Everest
Why: Many would deem it impossible. [p.167]
Why: Many would deem it impossible. [p.167]
Q3. What record did Arunima set in 2013?
- First Indian female amputee to climb Mount Everest
- First woman to climb Everest
- Youngest climber ever
- First Indian on the Moon
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Answer: A. First Indian female amputee to climb Mount Everest
Why: She reached the summit on 21 May 2013. [p.167–168]
Why: She reached the summit on 21 May 2013. [p.167–168]
Q4. Who guided Arunima for her Everest climb?
- Bachendri Pal, the first Indian woman to summit Everest
- Tenzing Norgay
- Her father
- Swami Vivekananda
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Answer: A. Bachendri Pal, the first Indian woman to summit Everest
Why: She instilled confidence in Arunima. [p.168]
Why: She instilled confidence in Arunima. [p.168]
Q5. What emotions did Arunima feel at the summit?
- Pride, relief and an overwhelming sense of achievement
- Fear and sadness
- Anger
- Boredom
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Answer: A. Pride, relief and an overwhelming sense of achievement
Why: She felt a surge of emotions. [p.168]
Why: She felt a surge of emotions. [p.168]
Q6. What is Arunima’s message?
- Never give up, work hard and always remember your goal
- Avoid risks
- Luck is everything
- Rest often
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Answer: A. Never give up, work hard and always remember your goal
Why: Her message is simple yet profound. [p.169]
Why: Her message is simple yet profound. [p.169]
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Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 7 English syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.