Question

[122]. Read the following passage carefully:

Passage: "At sixteen thousand feet, the wind cut through even thick jackets, and the climbing team had to decide whether to push for the summit or turn back. The lead climber, who had trained for two years, felt the disappointment sharply, but she also noticed that one teammate was breathing with difficulty and another's hands had gone numb. She ordered the team down, although the summit was only two hours away. On the way down she kept talking to the struggling climber, sharing her water and checking his steps. Months later she returned with a stronger team and reached the summit, but she always said the first expedition taught her more: a mountain tests judgement before it tests strength." What is the main idea of the passage?

1.
Turning reading into a free, enjoyable choice can change children's attitude towards books even without changing the syllabus.
2.
Successful farming depends on judging weather, soil and timing across seasons, not on hard work alone.
3.
True sportsmanship means upholding fair play even when an unfair advantage would help your own side win.
4.
In mountaineering, sound judgement about safety matters more than strength or the desire to reach the summit.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : In mountaineering, sound judgement about safety matters more than strength or the desire to reach the summit.

Advertisement

Detailed Solution

सही उत्तर In mountaineering, sound judgement about safety matters more than strength or the desire to reach the summit. है।

Key Points

The passage as a whole supports this idea; the other options are narrow, opposite or absent from the passage.

Helpful?
Latest Exam & Job Updates
Last updated on Oct 26, 2026

Recommended Test Series

Attempt full-length mock tests, sectional papers & All India Rank

Explore All
NEW
Nursing, AIIMS & Madical Exams

AIIMS CRE Social Security Officer, Manager Grade-II & Superintendent Test Series 2026

PREPSNAP STUDY
AIIMS CRE Social Security Officer, Manager Grade-II & Superintendent Test Series 2026 Logo

AIIMS CRE Social Security Officer, Manager Grade-II & Superintendent Test Series 2026

0.4k Users

20 Total Tests


English, Hindi
  • •20 Full Test (Prelims)
SSC Exams

SSC GD Constable Test Series

PREPSNAP STUDY
SSC GD Constable Test Series Logo

SSC GD Constable Test Series

7.5k Users

145 Total Tests


English, Hindi
  • •15 Full Test (Prelims)
  • •50 Sectional Test
  • •55 Chapter Test
  • +25 more tests
NEW
DSSSB

DSSSB Junior Scientific Assistant (LieDetection) Test Series 2026 | 25+ Mock Tests

PREPSNAP STUDY
DSSSB Junior Scientific Assistant (LieDetection) Test Series 2026 | 25+ Mock Tests Logo

DSSSB Junior Scientific Assistant (LieDetection) Test Series 2026 | 25+ Mock Tests

2.5k Users

120 Total Tests


English, Hindi
  • •20 Full Test (Prelims)
  • •100 Sectional Test
NEW
Nursing, AIIMS & Madical Exams

AIIMS CRE Assistant Security Officer Test Series 2026

PREPSNAP STUDY
AIIMS CRE Assistant Security Officer Test Series 2026 Logo

AIIMS CRE Assistant Security Officer Test Series 2026

0.4k Users

70 Total Tests


English, Hindi
  • •20 Full Test (Prelims)
  • •50 Sectional Test

More Mock Test Questions

PrepSnapprepsnap.in • Mock Test

Question:

[122]. Read the following passage carefully:

Passage: "At sixteen thousand feet, the wind cut through even thick jackets, and the climbing team had to decide whether to push for the summit or turn back. The lead climber, who had trained for two years, felt the disappointment sharply, but she also noticed that one teammate was breathing with difficulty and another's hands had gone numb. She ordered the team down, although the summit was only two hours away. On the way down she kept talking to the struggling climber, sharing her water and checking his steps. Months later she returned with a stronger team and reached the summit, but she always said the first expedition taught her more: a mountain tests judgement before it tests strength." What is the main idea of the passage?

1.
Turning reading into a free, enjoyable choice can change children's attitude towards books even without changing the syllabus.
2.
Successful farming depends on judging weather, soil and timing across seasons, not on hard work alone.
3.
True sportsmanship means upholding fair play even when an unfair advantage would help your own side win.
4.
In mountaineering, sound judgement about safety matters more than strength or the desire to reach the summit.

Correct Answer: In mountaineering, sound judgement about safety matters more than strength or the desire to reach the summit.

The passage as a whole supports this idea; the other options are narrow, opposite or absent from the passage.

Downloaded from PrepSnap (prepsnap.in)