Santosh Yadav, the only woman to have scaled Mt Everest twice, was born in a family where the birth of a son was considered a blessing , and a daughter was not generally welcome. Santosh was born the sixth child in a family with five sons, and her grandmother, who was present during her birth, told a travelling ‘holy man’ that they did not want a son. Santosh's parents.........
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Why was the ‘holy man’ who gave Santosh’s mother his blessings surprised?
The 'holy man' who gave Santosh's mother his blessings was surprised because in the society where Santosh was born, the birth of a son was regarded as a blessing, and a daughter was not generally welcome. The 'holy man' assumed that Santosh's mother wanted a son, as it was the norm. However, to everyone's surprise, Santosh's grandmother, who was standing close by, told him that they did not want a son.
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Why was Santosh sent to the local school?
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When did she leave home for Delhi, and why?
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Why did Santosh’s parents agree to pay for her schooling in Delhi? What mental qualities of Santosh are brought into light by this incident?
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How did Santosh begin to climb mountains?
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What incidents during the Everest expedition show Santosh’s concern for her teammates?
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What shows her concern for the environment?
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How does she describe her feelings at the summit of the Everest?
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Santosh Yadav got into the record books both times she scaled Mt Everest. What were the reasons for this?
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From her room in Kasturba Hostel, Santosh used to ___________
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When she finished college, Santosh had to write a letter of apology to her father because _____________
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During the Everest expedition, her seniors in the team admired her ___________ while ____________endeared her to fellow climbers.
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Pick out words from the text that mean the same as the following words or expressions. (Look in the paragraphs indicated.)
1. took to be true without proof (1):
2. based on reason; sensible; reasonable (2):
3. the usual way of doing things (3):
4. a strong desire arising from within (5):
5. the power to endure without falling ill (7):
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But, to everyone's surprise, the unborn child's grand mother, who was standing close by, told him that they did not want a son.
But, to everyone's surprise, the unborn child's grand mother, who was standing close by, told him that they did not want a son.
a. Who is the 'unborn child' referred to in the above extract?
b. Who is 'him' in the above extract?
c. Why was everyone surprised? d. How was grandmother's wish fulfilled?
a. The ‘unborn child’ referred to in the above extract is Santosh Yadav.
b. ‘Him’ in the above extract refers to the travelling ‘holy man’.
c. Everyone was surprised because it was uncommon for a family to wish for a daughter in their society, which considered sons as a blessing. The fact that Santosh’s family wished for a daughter went against societal norms, which was surprising.
d. The grandmother’s wish was fulfilled when Santosh was born, the sixth child in the family and the first daughter after five sons.
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When her parents refused to pay for her education, she politely informed them of her plans to earn money by working part time to pay her school fees.
a. Who does 'she' in the above extract refer to?
b. When did her parents refuse to pay her fee, and why?
c. How did she plan to pay her fee? d. How was the fee finally paid?
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How did Santosh force people around to change instead of changing herself?
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Themes - Santosh Yadav | Beehive | Class 9 Literature | CBSE English
Challenging gender norms
- The chapter highlights the societal expectations of gender roles in traditional Indian families, where the birth of a son is considered a blessing while the birth of a daughter is not always welcomed .
- Santosh Yadav challenges these gender norms by pursuing her dreams of climbing mountains and receiving an education, despite pressure to marry at a young age.
Pursuit of Education
- Santosh Yadav is determined ...
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Important Lines - Santosh Yadav | Beehive | Class 9 Literature | CBSE English
There are several important lines in this chapter that highlight the determination and courage of Santosh Yadav. Some of them are:
- "Santosh was not always content with her place in a traditional way of life. She began living life on her own terms from the start."
- "And the right moment came when she turned sixteen. At sixteen, most of the girls in her village used to get married. Santosh was also under pressure from her parents...
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Vocabulary - Santosh Yadav | Beehive | Class 9 Literature | CBSE English
- Society - a community of people living in a particular country or region and having shared customs, laws, and organizations.
- Blessing - the act or words of asking for God's help and protection.
- Affluent - having a great deal of money; wealthy.
- Prevailing - existing or most common at a particular time or in a particular place.
- Enrolled - to officially register...
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Plot - Santosh Yadav | Beehive | Class 9 Literature | CBSE English
Early Life and Distinctness
Santosh Yadav was born as the sixth child in a family with five sons in a small village in Haryana, India. Although expected to follow the traditional path,...
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