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C10 - DISCURSIVE PASSAGE

Read the text carefully and answer the questions:

1. Mountains have always been held in great awe by mankind. They have been a challenge
to humans. Those brave among us have always wanted to conquer them. You see, the
more incredible the mountains, the greater the thrill – a challenge to the bravery of the
human race. Climbing mountains is an experience that is hard to put into words. You
are in a beautiful environment and, when you reach the top, you feel incredible. But you
also have to climb down, which is when most accidents happen –people are tired, it gets
dark, it’s harder. So, mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most popular
adventure sports along with being challenging and risky for the climber.

2. Without any perceived risk, there can’t be a feeling that any significant challenge has
been surmounted. Fair, but we have to bear in mind that mountaineering is not a sport
that can be embraced without preparation. The enthusiasts must develop in themselves
the spirit of adventure, willingness to undertake hardships and risks, extraordinary
powers of perseverance, endurance, and keenness of purpose before climbing a
mountain. They should also know how to handle the mountaineering equipment. Then
comes the penance of the rigorous training. This could very well be the lifeline up there.
It helps inculcate and hone survival instincts that allow the climber to negotiate perilous
situations. There are numerous institutes in India and abroad that offer such training.

3. Mountain climbers are unanimous in agreeing that the unpredictable weather is what
they fear the most. There may be sunshine one moment and a snowstorm the other. At
higher altitudes, snow is a regular feature and being decisive about setting up camps or
proceeding further is crucial. The icy sheets after ice storms make walking treacherous,
while the powdery snow makes a mountaineer sink deep into the snow. Up there, where
the intention is to embrace Nature’s wonder, one realises that it cannot be done without
facing its formidable glory. A true mountaineer may challenge the mountain, yet is
always respectful to the powerful forces of nature.

4. Summiting mountains carries its own health risks such as oxygen and altitude sickness
problems, frost bites, swelling of hands and feet, fluid collection in brain or lungs and
exhaustion. Yet, the gratification mountaineers feel from mastering something that is so
frightening, urges them to undertake these endeavours. We may think that the
mountaineers are fearless, experts say, “Not at all. Its fear that keeps them so intrigued
with such arduous journeys. ”Impulse and brazenness can be deadly foes. In the words
of the Indian mountaineer, Bachendri Pal, “The biggest risk... is to not to take the risk at
all. Remember that.”

i) Why does the writer say that mountains inspire awe in humans? (Paragraph 1)
A. They present us with opportunities for exciting sports.
B. They evoke the wish in us, to master them.
C. They inspire in us, deeds of valour.
D. They represent peace and calm, to us.

ii) Select the option that corresponds to the following relation below:
The more incredible the mountains-the greater the thrill (Paragraph 1)
A. The higher the stamina-the lower the food intake
B. The more you laugh-the lesser your illness
C. The smaller the car-the bigger the advantage
D. The heavier the luggage-the higher the penalty

iii) Select the option that displays what the writer projects, with reference to the following:
So, mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most popular adventure sports
(Paragraph 1)
A. doubt B. caution C. conviction D. denial

iv) Complete the following with a phrase from paragraph 1.

Option Reason
__________ Best experienced rather than described

v) The writer compares training to penance in the line- Then comes the penance of the
rigorous training. (Paragraph 2)
State 1 point of similarity between training and penance.

vi) Based on your reading of the text, list 2 reasons why the writer says that
mountaineering is not a sport that can be embraced without preparation. (Paragraph 2)
A. ________ B. ________

vii) What connect does the writer draw out between unpredictable weather and setting up
of camps? (Paragraph 3)

viii) The writer says, “A true mountaineer may challenge the mountain, yet is always
respectful to the powerful forces of nature.” (Paragraph 3)
Select the reason the mountaineer is respectful to the forces of nature, up in the
mountains.
A. survival B. experience C. tradition D.
directive

ix) Supply 1 point to justify the following:


While mountain climbing, an impulsive mountaineer is either disaster-prone or as good as
dead.

x) Evaluate the INAPPROPRIATE reason for the feeling of exhilaration on reaching a


summit that the mountain-climbers experience.
A. Achievement of a seemingly impossible feat
B. Spectacular panoramic view
C. Application of the inculcated survival instincts
D. Opportunity to use sophisticated mountaineering equipment
KEY TO ANSWERS:

i) B. They evoke the wish in us, to master them.


ii) D. The heavier the luggage-the higher the penalty
iii) C. conviction
iv) hard to put in words
v) very difficult / requires perseverance (Any other relevant)
vi)
A. Because mountaineering includes difficulties like having to walk on icy sheets that
cannot be accomplished without proper preparation of equipment
B. Because mountaineering includes dealing with several Health hazards that cannot be
managed without preparation.
vii) If the weather is unpredictable, it makes it difficult to decide when to set up camp as
mountaineers would prefer to climb when it’s sunny and camp when it’s snowing.
viii) A. survival
ix) Survival is key in mountain climbing and it can be done with meticulously planning /
careful decision-making/careful application of training (any one or more) It has no room for
rash or impulsive decisions/ actions- these would lead to accidents or fatalities.
x) D. Opportunity to use sophisticated mountaineering equipment

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