MCQ Test - Reach for the Top

1. Who is featured in Part I of Reach for the Top?

A. P. T. Usha

B. Santosh Yadav

C. Maria Sharapova

D. Bachendri Pal

2. Santosh Yadav was born in which state?

A. Punjab

B. Rajasthan

C. Haryana

D. Gujarat

3. Why did Santosh oppose early marriage?

A. She wanted to continue her education

B. She wanted to become a singer

C. She wanted to move abroad immediately

D. She disliked studying

4. Where did Santosh pursue higher education?

A. Mumbai

B. Delhi

C. Chennai

D. Jaipur

5. What attracted Santosh to mountaineering?

A. Horse riding

B. Watching climbers in the Aravalli Hills

C. Swimming

D. Cycling

6. Where did Santosh receive mountaineering training?

A. Nehru Institute of Mountaineering

B. National Cricket Academy

C. Film Institute of India

D. Indian Military Academy

7. How many times did Santosh Yadav climb Mount Everest?

A. Once

B. Three times

C. Twice

D. Four times

8. What historic achievement did Santosh accomplish?

A. She won an Olympic gold medal

B. She won Wimbledon

C. She crossed the English Channel

D. She became the first woman to climb Everest twice

9. Who is featured in Part II of the chapter?

A. Saina Nehwal

B. Mary Kom

C. Maria Sharapova

D. Serena Williams

10. Where was Maria Sharapova born?

A. Siberia, Russia

B. London, England

C. New York, USA

D. Paris, France

11. At what age did Maria go to the United States for training?

A. Seven

B. Nine

C. Eleven

D. Thirteen

12. Which sport did Maria Sharapova play?

A. Badminton

B. Basketball

C. Football

D. Tennis

13. Which major tennis title did Maria win in 2004?

A. French Open

B. US Open

C. Wimbledon women’s singles

D. Australian Open

14. Why was Maria initially separated from her mother?

A. Her mother disliked tennis

B. Visa restrictions prevented her mother from accompanying her

C. Her mother lived in another city in Russia

D. Maria did not want her mother there

15. Which quality helped both women succeed?

A. Carelessness

B. Fear

C. Laziness

D. Determination

16. What did Santosh challenge in her village?

A. Traditional restrictions on girls

B. The school curriculum

C. The local language

D. The weather

17. What was one major difficulty Maria faced during training?

A. Lack of interest in tennis

B. Fear of travelling

C. Loneliness and separation from family

D. Inability to learn mathematics

18. Which words best describe Santosh Yadav?

A. Indecisive and careless

B. Courageous and determined

C. Uninterested in education

D. Fearful of challenges

19. What did both women accept to achieve their goals?

A. Relying only on luck

B. Avoiding hard work

C. Giving up their ambitions

D. Hard work and sacrifice

20. What is the main message of Reach for the Top?

A. Success comes through determination and hard work

B. Wealth is the only key to success

C. Sports require no discipline

D. Success depends entirely on luck

📝 MCQ Test

Chapter 8 - Reach for the Top