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NCERT Class 6 Geography — Chapter 2: Major Domains of the Earth

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Who among the following were the first individuals to scale Mt. Everest on 29th May, 1953?

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From NCERT The Earth Our Habitat · Page 32

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AJunko Tabei and Bachendri Pal
BTenzing Norgay Sherpa and Bachendri Pal
CEdmund Hillary and Junko Tabei
DEdmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa

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Solution

The correct option is

Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa

Explanation

Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The history of its exploration marks a significant milestone in human endurance and geographical discovery.

Historical Analysis:

Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa: On 29th May 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary (from New Zealand) and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa (from Nepal) became the first individuals to successfully reach the summit of Mount Everest. They were part of a British expedition led by Colonel John Hunt.
Junko Tabei: She was a Japanese mountaineer who became the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1975.
Bachendri Pal: She holds the distinction of being the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1984.

Key Takeaway: The first successful ascent of Mount Everest was accomplished by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953.

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