Q. Who is featured in Part I of Reach for the Top?
Ans. Santosh Yadav is featured in Part I.
Q. Where was Santosh Yadav born?
Ans. She was born in Joniyawas village in Haryana.
Q. Why did Santosh oppose early marriage?
Ans. She wanted to continue her education.
Q. Where did Santosh pursue higher education?
Ans. She went to Jaipur for higher education.
Q. What attracted Santosh to mountaineering?
Ans. Watching people climbing the Aravalli Hills attracted her.
Q. Where did Santosh receive mountaineering training?
Ans. At the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in Uttarkashi.
Q. How many times did Santosh climb Mount Everest?
Ans. She climbed Mount Everest twice.
Q. What made Santosh an inspiration?
Ans. Her courage, determination and achievements.
Q. Who is featured in Part II?
Ans. Maria Sharapova.
Q. Where was Maria Sharapova born?
Ans. Siberia, Russia.
Q. At what age did Maria go to the United States?
Ans. At the age of nine.
Q. Which sport did Maria play?
Ans. Tennis.
Q. Which major tennis title did Maria win in 2004?
Ans. The Wimbledon women’s singles title.
Q. Why was Maria separated from her mother?
Ans. Visa restrictions initially prevented her mother from accompanying her.
Q. What difficulties did Maria face?
Ans. Loneliness and separation from her family.
Q. Which qualities helped Maria succeed?
Ans. Hard work, discipline and determination.
Q. What did Santosh challenge in her village?
Ans. Traditional restrictions on girls.
Q. What sacrifices did Maria make?
Ans. She accepted separation from her family and demanding training.
Q. What quality connects Santosh and Maria?
Ans. Determination and commitment to their goals.
Q. What is the central message of the chapter?
Ans. Hard work, courage and determination help people achieve their goals.