The Magnificent Himalayas
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What lesson do the mountains of the Himalayas teach humans?

  • The art of conquering physical mountains
  • The significance of unity and determination (correct)
  • The importance of relaxation and leisure
  • The need for constant adventure

According to Edmund Hilary, what do we actually conquer when climbing mountains like the Himalayas?

  • Our inner fears and limitations (correct)
  • The need for oxygen at high altitudes
  • The mountain itself
  • Other climbers on the mountain

What is the significance of Mount Everest according to the text?

  • It is the tallest peak on Mars
  • It is the tallest peak on Earth (correct)
  • It measures approximately 10,000 meters in height
  • It is a man-made architectural wonder

What is emphasized as superior to human-made wonders like the pyramids or the Taj Mahal in the text?

<p>Mother Nature's ability to surprise us with natural wonders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Specimens' in the text refers to:

<p>Examples of human achievements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the height of Mount Everest, the tallest peak on Earth?

<p>8,848.86 meters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which Indian states do the Himalayas expand according to the text?

<p>Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main lesson that the Himalayas teach humans according to the text?

<p>A lesson in humility and respect for nature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people live in the entire range of the Himalayan Mountains according to the text?

<p>More than 50 million (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is described as unparalleled in beauty in the text?

<p>The natural wonders of the Earth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Edmund Hilary, what do humans conquer when facing mountains like the Himalayas?

<p>Themselves (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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