Reach for the Top

Why was the holy man who gave blessings to Santosh's mother surprised?

• because grandmother was seeking blessing for a daughter against the common trend of son

• because he saw her first time

• because he had never seen such a woman

• none

Which incident showed that Santosh was concerned about her team mates?

• giving artificial respiration to them

• help during climbing

• giving sticks during climbing

• greeting during climbing

How was Santosh different from other girls?

• she was prettier

• she was slim

• She didn't like and do any traditional things rather always did things of her choice

• None

Why was Santosh sent to a local school?

• they were rich

• because of the prevailing trend

• they were poor

• were not able to afford to send to a good school

When did Santosh leave home for Delhi?

• at the age of 10

• at the age of 14

• at the age of 15

• at the age of 16

What did Santosh prefer to wear?

• shorts

• suits

• sarees

• long kurta

Why did Santosh leave home for Delhi?

• to roam about

• to meet a friend

• to get proper education and avoid marriage

• to tease her parents

What kind of girl was Santosh ?

• a hard working girl with a strong mind

• a brat

• arrogant

• none

What made Santosh's parents ready to pay her school fees at Delhi?

• her plan to work part time to pay her school fee to get education

• her shouting

• her tears

• her obstinacy

How was Santosh attracted to mountain climbing?

• her neighbours prompted her

• seeing her friends

• her classmates prompted her

• watching some people going up the Aravali hills from her hostel room