What did Arunima leave at the top of Mount Everest?

A photograph of Swami Vivekananda

What does Bachendri Pal's quote — 'you have conquered the Everest within you; the world will realise it later' — mean?

The inner mountain of doubt and despair is the greatest summit to conquer

The real Everest is easier than the imaginary one

She had already summited Everest once

The world does not understand mountaineering

Why was the achievement of 2013 so significant?

It was Arunima's first mountain

She became the first Indian female amputee to summit Mount Everest

Everest had never been climbed before

What does Arunima's story suggest about physical disability?

Physical disability makes great achievement impossible

Physical disability is not a barrier when matched by extraordinary willpower and determination

Disabled people should not attempt dangerous activities

Disability can be cured by sport

Where did Arunima complete her basic mountaineering course?

Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in Uttarkashi

What does the phrase 'conquering the Everest within you' symbolise?

The internal challenges of doubt fear and despair that must be overcome before any external achievement

How does Arunima's story represent the theme of 'triumph over adversity'?

She overcame a devastating physical disability through mental strength training and determination to achieve the seemingly impossible

What was Arunima's childhood background?

She was from a small district in Uttar Pradesh and her father was an army engineer and her mother a health supervisor

What does Arunima's quote 'Failure is not when we fall short — it is when we don't have goals worthy enough' reveal about her philosophy?

True failure is having no ambition — having worthy goals and pursuing them regardless of outcome is what matters

Goals should be easy to achieve

How does Arunima's story challenge common assumptions about what people with disabilities can or cannot do?

It confirms that disabled people have limitations

By climbing the Seven Summits including Everest with a prosthetic leg Arunima demolishes the assumption that physical disability limits human achievement — her story redefines what is possible

Disability has no effect on achievement

What role does mental fortitude play in Arunima's story according to the passage?

It is less important than physical strength

The text explicitly says her story is 'not just about physical endurance but about mental fortitude and the power of a positive mindset' — the inner journey was as important as the physical climb

Mental strength is unrelated to achievement

Physical training alone was enough

Analyse how Arunima's decision to climb Everest — made from a hospital bed — serves as the story's central turning point.

It transforms a narrative of loss and tragedy into one of determination and hope — the hospital bed decision shows how the mind can choose a path forward even when the body has been broken

Compare Arunima's situation before and after the accident. What does this contrast show?

The contrast between national volleyball player and amputee versus world's first female amputee to climb Seven Summits shows how adversity can be transformed into unprecedented achievement through willpower

The accident helped her career directly

What does the story 'Conquering the Summit' suggest about the relationship between suffering and achievement?

Great suffering — if met with extraordinary will — can become the foundation of extraordinary achievement

Achievement requires no suffering

Suffering always prevents achievement

How does the story connect inner growth ('conquering the Everest within') with external achievement (summiting Everest)?

Only external achievement matters

The story suggests that external achievement is only possible after internal victory — Arunima had to conquer her despair before she could conquer the mountain

External achievement comes first

What message does Arunima's story carry for young readers about setting and pursuing goals?

Set only small achievable goals

Set goals that seem impossible — then pursue them relentlessly regardless of obstacles — because the worthiness of the goal is itself a form of achievement

Goals should be realistic and limited

NCERT Solutions Class 7 English Chapter 4.3 – Conquering the Summit

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Chapter Introduction

Arunima Sinha, after surviving a life-changing accident and losing a leg, displayed incredible courage and determination to become the first Indian female amputee to climb Mount Everest and complete the Seven Summits, inspiring the world with her resilience.

हिंदी में (Hindi)

अर्निमा सिन्हा ने एक गंभीर दुर्घटना और पैर खोने के बाद अद्भुत साहस और दृढ़ संकल्प दिखाते हुए माउंट एवरेस्ट और सात प्रमुख पर्वतों को फतह किया, और अपनी हिम्मत से दुनिया को प्रेरित किया।

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Q4. What did Arunima lose in the accident?

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Tough Words (Glossary)

Triumph

Meaning: A great victory or achievement

अर्थ: विजय/जीत

"Her triumph in the competition inspired many."

Courage

Meaning: The ability to face fear or danger

अर्थ: साहस

"He showed great courage during the flood."

Determination

Meaning: Firmness of purpose

अर्थ: दृढ़ निश्चय

"With determination, she finished the race."

Dedication

Meaning: Complete commitment to a task

अर्थ: समर्पण

"His dedication to studies made him successful."

Resilience

Meaning: The ability to recover quickly from difficulties

अर्थ: लचीलापन/सहनशीलता

"She showed resilience after the accident."

Devastating

Meaning: Highly destructive or damaging

अर्थ: विनाशकारी

"The earthquake was devastating for the city."

Accident

Meaning: An unexpected and harmful event

अर्थ: दुर्घटना

"He was hurt in a road accident."

Beacon

Meaning: A signal of light or hope

अर्थ: प्रकाशस्तंभ/प्रेरणा

"Her bravery was a beacon for others."

Life-altering

Meaning: Changing life in a major way

अर्थ: जीवन बदलने वाला

"The award was a life-altering moment for her."

Amputated

Meaning: Cut off a limb by surgery

अर्थ: काट देना (शल्य चिकित्सा से)

"His leg was amputated after the accident."

Vow

Meaning: A serious promise

अर्थ: संकल्प/प्रतिज्ञा

"He made a vow to help the poor."

Prosthetic

Meaning: An artificial body part

अर्थ: कृत्रिम अंग

"He uses a prosthetic leg to walk."

Scale

Meaning: To climb up to the top

अर्थ: चढ़ना

"She scaled the mountain successfully."

Feat

Meaning: An impressive achievement

अर्थ: उपलब्धि

"Climbing Everest is a great feat."

Awarded

Meaning: Given as recognition for achievement

अर्थ: पुरस्कृत

"She was awarded for her bravery."

Hails

Meaning: To come from a place

अर्थ: से होना/निवासी होना

"He hails from a small town."

Inclination

Meaning: A natural tendency to do something

अर्थ: झुकाव/रुचि

"She has an inclination towards music."

Pursue

Meaning: To follow or continue with a goal

अर्थ: अनुसरण करना/लगना

"He decided to pursue a career in medicine."

Paramilitary

Meaning: A semi-military organization

अर्थ: अर्धसैनिक

"He worked in the paramilitary forces."

Fateful

Meaning: Having serious or far-reaching consequences

अर्थ: नियतिपूर्ण/भाग्यवश

"It was a fateful decision that changed his life."

Harrowing

Meaning: Extremely disturbing or distressing

अर्थ: कष्टदायक/भयानक

"It was a harrowing experience for the child."

Miraculously

Meaning: In a way that seems impossible

अर्थ: चमत्कारिक रूप से

"She miraculously survived the accident."

Profound

Meaning: Very deep or intense

अर्थ: गहरा/गंभीर

"The speech had a profound impact on me."

Conquer

Meaning: To overcome or win

अर्थ: विजय प्राप्त करना

"He conquered his fear of heights."

Rigorous

Meaning: Extremely thorough and difficult

अर्थ: कठोर/सख्त

"She went through rigorous training."

Endeavour

Meaning: A serious attempt to achieve something

अर्थ: प्रयास

"His endeavour brought him success."

Instilled

Meaning: To gradually put an idea or feeling into someone’s mind

अर्थ: प्रेरित करना/रोपना

"The teacher instilled confidence in the students."

Exhausting

Meaning: Making one very tired

अर्थ: थकाऊ

"It was an exhausting journey."

Surge

Meaning: A sudden powerful forward movement

अर्थ: लहर/उभार

"She felt a surge of happiness."

Overwhelming

Meaning: Very great in amount or effect

अर्थ: प्रबल/अत्यधिक

"The support was overwhelming."

Summited

Meaning: Reached the top of a mountain

अर्थ: शिखर पर पहुँचना

"They summited Mount Everest."

Endurance

Meaning: The ability to withstand hardship

अर्थ: सहनशक्ति

"Long-distance running requires endurance."

Fortitude

Meaning: Courage in facing difficulties

अर्थ: धैर्य/साहस

"He showed great fortitude during illness."

Adversity

Meaning: A difficult or unpleasant situation

अर्थ: कठिनाई/मुसीबत

"He remained strong in adversity."

Testament

Meaning: Proof or evidence of something

अर्थ: साक्ष्य/गवाही

"Her success is a testament to hard work."

Conferred

Meaning: Given officially as an honor

अर्थ: प्रदान किया गया

"He was conferred with an honorary degree."

Honorary

Meaning: Given as an honor without usual requirements

अर्थ: मानद

"She received an honorary award."

Doctrine

Meaning: A set of beliefs or teachings

अर्थ: सिद्धांत/मत

"The doctrine of non-violence inspired many."

Summit

Meaning: The highest point of a mountain

अर्थ: शिखर

"They reached the mountain summit."

NCERT Solutions Class 7 English Chapter 4.3 – Conquering the Summit

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Important Points

Practice MCQ Questions (27 questions)

Q1. Who is 'Conquering the Summit' about?

Q2. What was Arunima Sinha's profession before the accident?

Q3. What happened to Arunima on 11 April 2011?

Q4. What did Arunima lose in the accident?

Q5. Which mountain did Arunima summit to become famous?

Q6. When did Arunima summit Mount Everest?

Q7. What award was Arunima given in 2015?

Q8. Who guided and inspired Arunima for her Everest climb?

Q9. What did Arunima leave at the top of Mount Everest?

Q10. What is the title of Arunima's autobiography?

Q11. What does Bachendri Pal's quote — 'you have conquered the Everest within you; the world will realise it later' — mean?

Q12. Why was the achievement of 2013 so significant?

Q13. What does Arunima's story suggest about physical disability?

Q14. Where did Arunima complete her basic mountaineering course?

Q15. How long did it take Arunima to reach the summit of Mount Everest?

Q16. What does the phrase 'conquering the Everest within you' symbolise?

Q17. How does Arunima's story represent the theme of 'triumph over adversity'?

Q18. What was Arunima's childhood background?

Q19. By January 2019 how many continental peaks had Arunima summited?

Q20. What does Arunima's quote 'Failure is not when we fall short — it is when we don't have goals worthy enough' reveal about her philosophy?

Q21. How does Arunima's story challenge common assumptions about what people with disabilities can or cannot do?

Q22. What role does mental fortitude play in Arunima's story according to the passage?

Q23. Analyse how Arunima's decision to climb Everest — made from a hospital bed — serves as the story's central turning point.

Q24. Compare Arunima's situation before and after the accident. What does this contrast show?

Q25. What does the story 'Conquering the Summit' suggest about the relationship between suffering and achievement?

Q26. How does the story connect inner growth ('conquering the Everest within') with external achievement (summiting Everest)?

Q27. What message does Arunima's story carry for young readers about setting and pursuing goals?