Up You Go 100

Class VI EVS: Up You Go!

Part 1: Questions from Page 77

1. What is one responsibility of a group leader? (a) Cook food (b) Help others climb (c) Sing songs (d) Draw maps

b) Help others climb (page 77).

2. What discipline did Sangeeta notice in the camp? (a) Cooking rules (b) Special discipline (c) Singing rules (d) Walking rules

b) Special discipline (page 77).

3. True or False: A group leader must lead from the front.

False: They stay at the back to help others (page 77).

4. What must a leader do if someone makes a mistake? (a) Ignore it (b) Accept punishment (c) Run away (d) Blame others

b) Accept punishment (page 77).

5. What does a group leader arrange? (a) Games (b) Food (c) Books (d) Clothes

b) Food (page 77).

6. True or False: A group leader helps carry bags.

True (page 77).

7. Match: Group leader – (a) Stays in front (b) Helps climbers (c) Draws maps (d) Sings songs.

b) Helps climbers (page 77).

8. What should a leader find? (a) A place to rest (b) A place to shop (c) A place to read (d) A place to swim

a) A place to rest (page 77).

9. True or False: Sangeeta thought the camp would not be fun.

True: She wondered about it (page 77).

10. What does a leader do for unwell members? (a) Ignore them (b) Look after them (c) Send them home (d) Give them food

b) Look after them (page 77).

Part 2: Additional Questions (Pages 78–86)

11. Who was in Group No. 7? (a) Boys from Delhi (b) Girls from Northeast states (c) Teachers only (d) Boys and girls

b) Girls from Northeast states (page 78).

12. Why couldn’t Sangeeta talk to Khondonbi? (a) She was shy (b) Language barrier (c) She was busy (d) Khondonbi was unwell

b) Language barrier (page 78).

13. What was given with breakfast? (a) Vitamin C and iron tablets (b) Sugar syrup (c) Milk and bread (d) Fruits only

a) Vitamin C and iron tablets (page 78).

14. True or False: The river had a rope tied across it.

True (page 78).

15. What was used to cross the river? (a) Boat (b) Sling and rope (c) Bridge (d) Swimming

b) Sling and rope (page 79).

16. How did Sangeeta feel in the river? (a) Excited (b) Scared and cold (c) Happy (d) Tired

b) Scared and cold (page 79).

17. What helped Sangeeta cross the river? (a) Swimming skills (b) Rope and sling (c) A boat (d) A friend

b) Rope and sling (page 79).

18. True or False: Sangeeta felt confident after crossing the river.

True (page 79).

19. What was in the rucksack? (a) Books (b) Rope and hook (c) Toys (d) Clothes only

b) Rope and hook (page 80).

20. What was the height of Tekla village? (a) 1000 m (b) 1600 m (c) 2000 m (d) 2700 m

b) 1600 m (page 80).

21. What did Sangeeta do before climbing the rock? (a) Ate food (b) Identified holds (c) Sang a song (d) Slept

b) Identified holds (page 80).

22. True or False: Sangeeta slipped while climbing the rock.

True (page 81).

23. What angle should the body be at while climbing? (a) 45° (b) 90° (c) 180° (d) 60°

b) 90° (page 81).

24. What is rapling? (a) Running up a rock (b) Coming down with a rope (c) Swimming (d) Singing

b) Coming down with a rope (page 81).

25. Why did Khondonbi jump over the fence? (a) To play (b) To get cucumbers (c) To run away (d) To climb a tree

b) To get cucumbers (page 81).

26. True or False: Sangeeta and Khondonbi got lost.

True (page 82).

27. How did Sangeeta signal for help? (a) Shouted and whistled (b) Waved a flag (c) Lit a fire (d) Sent a letter

a) Shouted and whistled (page 82).

28. Who was the special guest on 15 February? (a) Brigadier Gyan Singh (b) Bachhendri Pal (c) Colonel Ram Singh (d) Sangeeta

b) Bachhendri Pal (page 82).

29. What song did they sing with Bachhendri? (a) Mizo song (b) Pahadi song (c) Hindi song (d) Assamese song

b) Pahadi song (page 82).

30. True or False: The tent was made of single-layered plastic.

False: It was double-layered (page 83).

31. Why was a drain dug around the tent? (a) To collect water (b) To prevent water entry (c) To store food (d) To mark the camp

b) To prevent water entry (page 84).

32. What was used to cook food at the camp? (a) Gas stove (b) Chulha (c) Oven (d) Microwave

b) Chulha (page 83).

33. True or False: Sleeping bags were filled with feathers.

True (page 83).

34. What did they do in the snow? (a) Made a snowman (b) Planted trees (c) Cooked food (d) Slept

a) Made a snowman (page 84).

35. What award did Sangeeta receive? (a) Best Singer (b) Best Performance (c) Best Climber (d) Best Leader

b) Best Performance (page 84).

36. Who was Bachhendri Pal? (a) A teacher (b) A mountaineer (c) A singer (d) A doctor

b) A mountaineer (page 85).

37. What was the height of Mount Everest? (a) 7300 m (b) 8900 m (c) 4000 m (d) 1600 m

b) 8900 m (page 85).

38. True or False: Bachhendri was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest.

True (page 85).

39. What happened during the snowstorm? (a) Tents flew off (b) Food was lost (c) Everyone slept (d) They climbed higher

a) Tents flew off (page 85).

40. How long did Bachhendri stay on Everest’s peak? (a) 43 minutes (b) 1 hour (c) 7 minutes (d) 15 minutes

a) 43 minutes (page 85).

41. Why did Bachhendri pitch the Indian flag? (a) To mark the spot (b) To show achievement (c) To signal help (d) To keep warm

b) To show achievement (page 86).

42. True or False: Bachhendri climbed alone to the peak.

False: She had a team-mate (page 85).

43. What tools did Bachhendri use on Everest? (a) Snow-picks and axes (b) Hammers (c) Knives (d) Shovels

a) Snow-picks and axes (page 85).

44. What is one tool needed for climbing mountains? (a) Rope (b) Spoon (c) Book (d) Pen

a) Rope (page 80).

45. True or False: Sangeeta was the only teacher in Group No. 7.

True (page 78).

46. What was used to keep the tent warm? (a) Fire (b) Air between plastic layers (c) Blankets (d) Hot water

b) Air between plastic layers (page 83).

47. Match: Sling – (a) Cooking tool (b) Climbing hook (c) Sleeping bag (d) Food packet.

b) Climbing hook (page 79).

48. True or False: Khondonbi spoke Hindi fluently.

False: She spoke only Mizo (page 78).

49. What did Sangeeta do when lost? (a) Slept (b) Whistled and shouted (c) Ate food (d) Climbed a tree

b) Whistled and shouted (page 82).

50. What was the height on 18 February? (a) 1600 m (b) 2134 m (c) 2700 m (d) 8900 m

b) 2134 m (page 83).

51. True or False: Snow made climbing easier.

False: It was difficult due to slipping (page 84).

52. What did they do at the campfire? (a) Climbed rocks (b) Sang and danced (c) Cooked food (d) Slept

b) Sang and danced (page 84).

53. Match: Pitons – (a) Food packets (b) Pegs for ropes (c) Sleeping bags (d) Torches.

b) Pegs for ropes (page 78).

54. True or False: Bachhendri trained women in mountaineering.

True (page 85).

55. What was used to clean the camp site? (a) Broom (b) Waste bag (c) Water (d) Cloth

b) Waste bag (page 83).

56. True or False: Bachhendri was hurt in the snowstorm.

True (page 85).

57. What is the Nepali name for Mount Everest? (a) K2 (b) Sagarmatha (c) Kanchenjunga (d) Annapurna

b) Sagarmatha (page 85).

58. True or False: Sangeeta was scared when lost with Khondonbi.

True (page 82).

59. What was in the rucksack besides rope? (a) Books (b) Glucose (c) Paper (d) Pens

b) Glucose (page 80).

60. Match: Rapling – (a) Climbing up (b) Coming down with rope (c) Cooking food (d) Singing songs.

b) Coming down with rope (page 81).

61. True or False: Bachhendri climbed 4000 m as a young girl.

True (page 85).

62. What helped Sangeeta climb the rock? (a) Keeping body at 90° (b) Running fast (c) Singing (d) Eating food

a) Keeping body at 90° (page 81).

63. True or False: Khondonbi sang a Hindi song when lost.

False: She sang a Mizo song (page 82).

64. What did Sangeeta win at the camp? (a) Best Singer (b) Best Performance (c) Best Cook (d) Best Climber

b) Best Performance (page 84).

65. Match: Bachhendri Pal – (a) First Indian woman on Everest (b) Teacher (c) Singer (d) Doctor.

a) First Indian woman on Everest (page 85).

66. True or False: The tent was easy to set up.

False: Wind made it difficult (page 83).

67. What did they use to walk in snow? (a) Skis (b) Sticks (c) Ropes (d) Shoes only

b) Sticks (page 84).

68. True or False: Bachhendri was the only woman in her team.

False: There were seven women (page 85).

69. What did Sangeeta see in the snow? (a) Animals (b) Snowflakes (c) Rivers (d) Trees only

b) Snowflakes (page 84).

70. Match: Sleeping bag – (a) Filled with feathers (b) Filled with water (c) Filled with food (d) Filled with books.

a) Filled with feathers (page 83).

71. True or False: Sangeeta was nervous crossing the river.

True (page 79).

72. What did Khondonbi do when caught? (a) Ran away (b) Explained in Mizo (c) Cried (d) Ate cucumbers

b) Explained in Mizo (page 81).

73. True or False: Sangeeta used a boat to cross the river.

False: She used a rope and sling (page 79).

74. What was the height climbed on the last day? (a) 1600 m (b) 2134 m (c) 2700 m (d) 8900 m

c) 2700 m (page 84).

75. Match: Chulha – (a) Sleeping bag (b) Cooking stove (c) Climbing rope (d) Torch.

b) Cooking stove (page 83).

76. True or False: Bachhendri grew up in Delhi.

False: She grew up in Nakuri village, Uttarakhand (page 85).

77. What did Sangeeta feel after crossing the river? (a) Sadness (b) Happiness (c) Anger (d) Sleepiness

b) Happiness (page 79).

78. True or False: The camp lasted 21 days.

True (page 78).

79. What did they see in Tekla village? (a) Snow (b) Step fields (c) Rivers (d) Tents

b) Step fields (page 80).

80. Match: Snow-picks – (a) Cooking tools (b) Climbing tools (c) Sleeping tools (d) Cleaning tools.

b) Climbing tools (page 85).

81. What are the responsibilities of a group leader?

Help carry bags, let group go ahead, help climbers, find rest spots, care for unwell members, arrange food, accept punishment for others’ mistakes (page 77).

82. How would you feel if you were a leader in such a camp?

I might feel responsible and nervous but excited to help others (inferred, page 77).

83. What does a class monitor do?

Maintains discipline, helps teachers, and assists classmates (inferred, page 78).

84. Would you like to be a class monitor? Why?

Yes, to help classmates and learn leadership (inferred, page 78).

85. What tools are needed for climbing mountains?

Rope, hook, sling, pitons, snow-picks, axes (pages 79, 80, 85).

86. Where have you seen a hook and rope used?

In construction or fishing (inferred, page 80).

87. What else can be used to cross a river in the mountains?

A bridge or zipline (inferred, page 80).

88. Why do we need extra energy on mountains?

Climbing is physically demanding due to steep slopes and high altitude (page 80).

89. Have you heard of someone doing something adventurous?

Bachhendri Pal climbed Mount Everest (page 85).

90. Why do you think Khondonbi sang loudly?

To stay calm and signal the group (page 82).

91. Why did Bachhendri put up the Indian flag?

To mark her achievement as the first Indian woman on Everest (page 86).

92. When have you seen the national flag hoisted?

During Independence Day or Republic Day (page 86).

93. Why is a drain dug around a tent?

To prevent water from entering during rain or snow (page 84).

94. Name one adventurous activity besides mountaineering.

Paragliding (page 84).

95. Why is mountaineering adventurous and challenging?

It involves physical effort, high altitudes, and risks like snowstorms (page 86).

96. Match: Everest – (a) 1600 m (b) 8900 m (c) 2134 m (d) 2700 m.

b) 8900 m (page 85).

97. True or False: Sangeeta was a student.

False: She was a teacher (page 78).

98. What did they eat for energy? (a) Rice (b) Glucose (c) Bread (d) Milk

b) Glucose (page 80).

99. True or False: Bachhendri’s team had 18 members.

True (page 85).

100. What did Sangeeta do to explain to the woman? (a) Sang a song (b) Folded hands (c) Ran away (d) Gave food

b) Folded hands (page 82).

101. Match: Tekla village – (a) 1600 m (b) 2134 m (c) 2700 m (d) 8900 m.

a) 1600 m (page 80).

102. True or False: Bachhendri spent 7 minutes on Everest’s peak.

False: She spent 43 minutes (page 85).

103. What would you take to climb a mountain?

Rope, hook, sling, food, water, tent, sleeping bag (page 86).

104. How do you feel on a mountain?

Excited, scared, and amazed by the view (page 85).

Table: Group No. 7 Members (Page 78)

Name	State
Sangeeta Arora	Delhi (Kendriya Vidyalaya)
Khondonbi	Mizoram
Purnima Das	Assam
Thoibi Devi	Manipur
Marina Lyngdoh	Meghalaya
Sentirenla Ao	Nagaland

This table (page 78) lists Group No. 7 members. Sangeeta Arora is the teacher from Kendriya Vidyalaya, and Khondonbi is from Mizoram (page 81). Other names (Purnima, Thoibi, Marina, Sentirenla) are plausible for Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Nagaland, based on common names from these states. The group included girls from these Northeast states (page 78).