ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Who was major HPS Ahluwalia ?
   Ans: Major HPS Ahluwalia was a member of the first successful Indian expedition to the Mount Everest in 1965.
2. Why did the author say “instead of being jubilant’ there was a tinge of sadness ?
   Ans: The author said that “instead of being jubilant” there was a tinge of sadness, because he had already done the ‘ultimate’ in climbing and there would be nothing higher to climb as all roads after this would lead down.
3. How was the experience of author when he climbed mountains ?
   Ans: By climbing the summit of Everest, the author was overwhelmed by a deep sense of joy and thankfulness. It was a joy which lasts a lifetime, the experience changed him completely.
4. Why did the author feel change within himself ?
   Ans: The author experienced change within himself which is the mystical because of the beauty, aloofness, might, ruggedness and the difficulties encountered on the way.

Complete the following Sentences

1. There is something in you that _____________________.
2. The climb teaches you much about________________________.
3. Once taken up, it cannot be given halfway even when___________________.

   Answers

1. Does not let you give up the struggle.
2. The world and about yourself.
3. One’s life is at stake.