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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Specimens' in the text refers to:

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

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

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

    What is described as unparalleled in beauty in the text?

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

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

    <p>Themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

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