Notable Indian Trekkers and Mountaineers

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Who is known as the "Father of Indian Mountaineering"?

  1. Tenzing Norgay

  2. Edmund Hillary

  3. H. C. Sarin

  4. Bachendri Pal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

H. C. Sarin, a renowned mountaineer and explorer, is widely regarded as the "Father of Indian Mountaineering" for his pioneering contributions to the sport in India.

Which Indian mountaineer became the first woman to summit Mount Everest?

  1. Bachendri Pal

  2. Santosh Yadav

  3. Premlata Agarwal

  4. Arunima Sinha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bachendri Pal, a legendary Indian mountaineer, achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first Indian woman to summit Mount Everest in 1984.

Who is the youngest Indian to scale Mount Everest?

  1. Arjun Vajpai

  2. Malavath Poorna

  3. Anshu Jamsenpa

  4. Satyarup Siddhanta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Malavath Poorna, a remarkable young mountaineer from Telangana, holds the record for being the youngest Indian to summit Mount Everest at the age of 13 years and 11 months.

Which Indian mountaineer has successfully summitted Mount Everest multiple times?

  1. Apa Sherpa

  2. Phurba Tashi Sherpa

  3. Anshu Jamsenpa

  4. Nawang Gombu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Anshu Jamsenpa, a prominent Indian mountaineer, has achieved the remarkable feat of summiting Mount Everest five times, making her the first Indian woman to do so.

Who is the first Indian to summit Mount Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world?

  1. Sonam Gyatso

  2. Pemba Dorje

  3. Nawang Gombu

  4. Tenzing Norgay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sonam Gyatso, a renowned Indian mountaineer, made history by becoming the first Indian to summit Mount Kanchenjunga in 1977.

Which Indian mountaineer is known for his pioneering explorations of the Himalayas?

  1. Harish Kapadia

  2. Krishan Kumar

  3. Prem Chand

  4. Mandip Singh Soin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harish Kapadia, a distinguished Indian mountaineer and author, is renowned for his extensive explorations of the Himalayas, including first ascents of several peaks.

Who is the first Indian to summit Mount Makalu, the fifth highest peak in the world?

  1. Bachendri Pal

  2. Arjun Vajpai

  3. Malavath Poorna

  4. Anshu Jamsenpa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bachendri Pal, the legendary Indian mountaineer, achieved another milestone by becoming the first Indian to summit Mount Makalu in 1997.

Which Indian mountaineer is known for his successful ascents of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen?

  1. Phurba Tashi Sherpa

  2. Apa Sherpa

  3. Nawang Gombu

  4. Tenzing Norgay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phurba Tashi Sherpa, a remarkable Indian mountaineer, has gained recognition for his successful ascents of Mount Everest without the use of supplemental oxygen.

Who is the first Indian to summit Mount Lhotse, the fourth highest peak in the world?

  1. Sonam Gyatso

  2. Pemba Dorje

  3. Nawang Gombu

  4. Tenzing Norgay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sonam Gyatso, the pioneering Indian mountaineer, also achieved the distinction of being the first Indian to summit Mount Lhotse in 1981.

Which Indian mountaineer is known for his contributions to high-altitude research and exploration?

  1. Harish Kapadia

  2. Krishan Kumar

  3. Prem Chand

  4. Mandip Singh Soin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Krishan Kumar, a respected Indian mountaineer and scientist, has made significant contributions to high-altitude research and exploration, including studies on the physiological effects of extreme altitude.

Who is the first Indian to summit Mount Dhaulagiri, the seventh highest peak in the world?

  1. Bachendri Pal

  2. Arjun Vajpai

  3. Malavath Poorna

  4. Anshu Jamsenpa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bachendri Pal, the accomplished Indian mountaineer, added another achievement to her record by becoming the first Indian to summit Mount Dhaulagiri in 1993.

Which Indian mountaineer is known for his extensive explorations of the Karakoram range?

  1. Harish Kapadia

  2. Krishan Kumar

  3. Prem Chand

  4. Mandip Singh Soin


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Prem Chand, a renowned Indian mountaineer and explorer, is known for his extensive explorations of the Karakoram range, including first ascents of several peaks.

Who is the first Indian to summit Mount Manaslu, the eighth highest peak in the world?

  1. Bachendri Pal

  2. Arjun Vajpai

  3. Malavath Poorna

  4. Anshu Jamsenpa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bachendri Pal, the trailblazing Indian mountaineer, also achieved the distinction of being the first Indian to summit Mount Manaslu in 1995.

Which Indian mountaineer is known for his contributions to adventure tourism and outdoor education?

  1. Harish Kapadia

  2. Krishan Kumar

  3. Prem Chand

  4. Mandip Singh Soin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mandip Singh Soin, a prominent Indian mountaineer and educator, has made significant contributions to adventure tourism and outdoor education, promoting the sport among young people.

Who is the first Indian to summit Mount Annapurna, the tenth highest peak in the world?

  1. Bachendri Pal

  2. Arjun Vajpai

  3. Malavath Poorna

  4. Anshu Jamsenpa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bachendri Pal, the legendary Indian mountaineer, completed her remarkable journey by becoming the first Indian to summit Mount Annapurna in 1994.

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