30-05-2025
On Mount Everest ascent
Daily Quiz | On Mount Everest ascent
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1 / 6 | What is the significance of the phrase 'Snow conditions bad stop advanced base abandoned yesterday stop awaiting improvement'?
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Answer : This was the coded message sent by The Times' journalist James Morris to announce the successful attempt. SHOW ANSWER
2 / 6 | What was the primary route taken by Hillary and Tenzing to the summit?
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Answer : The South Col route. SHOW ANSWER
3 / 6 | Apart from the Indian and Nepalese National Flags, which other two flags did Tenzing hold aloft on the summit?
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Answer : The Union Jack and United Nations flags. SHOW ANSWER
4 / 6 | At what height was the final camp set up before Hillary and Tenzing made the final climb to the top?
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Answer : 25,900 feet (7,890 m). SHOW ANSWER
5 / 6 | Name the two institutions that made up the Joint Himalayan Committee which organised the 1953 expedition.
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Answer : The Alpine Club and Royal Geographical Society. SHOW ANSWER
