Everest Expedition Embarks For India

The transcript discusses the conclusion of a sea drama and outlines a planned expedition to Mount Everest, detailing the timeline from leaving Darjeeling to reaching base camp and the goal to climb before the monsoon. It highlights the challenges of climbing Everest, noting that it has never been conquered, with the greatest attempt made by Mallory and Irving, who were last seen near the summit but never returned.

When is the team expected to leave Darjeeling for their expedition?

• 15th of March

• 20th of April

• Middle of June

• End of February

What is the expected timeline for reaching the base camp?

• By the 1st of May

• By the end of March

• By the middle of June

• By the 20th of April

What is the main goal of the mountain operations?

• To explore new routes

• To conduct scientific research

• To climb the mountain before the monsoon

• To set up a new base camp

Who is mentioned as a notable figure in the historical context of Mount Everest?

• Sir Edmund Hillary

• Tenzing Norgay

• George Everest

• Mallory and Irving

What is significant about the attempt made by Mallory and Irving?

• They reached the summit

• They were the first to climb Everest

• They got close to the summit but never returned

• They discovered a new route