Up You Go Class 5 Notes CBSE EVS Chapter 9 [PDF]

Class V Environmental Studies www.vedantu.com 1 Revision Notes Class – 5 Environmental Studies Chapter 9: Up You Go Summary of Up You Go  There are a lot of problems in mountaineering.  The leader has to be highly responsible.  To stay warm and get strength, all the members of the group have to take vitamin C, hot chocolate milk, and iron with their breakfast.  The body of mountaineers should be at an angle of 90o and back should be straight while climbing.  The process of climbing down the mountain is known as rapling.  A tent is made by double layered plastic sheets, the air between the layers helps keep the mountaineers warm.  A sleeping bag is made to fill with soft feathers. It helps mountaineers to keep warm and sleep comfortably.  Bachhendri Pal made history being the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest.  Our fear of certain things goes away when we do adventurous things with proper guidance and support. Mountaineering Camp  The journey of mountaineering began on 2nd February 1984.  There were 20 teachers from Kendriya Vidyalaya and others were from banks and other institutions.  On the first day, they walked 26 kilometres.  The climb was steep with a narrow path.  Brigadier Gyan Singh was the director of the course.  The leader of the group is highly responsible to assist the members through the climb. Group No. 7.

[Audio] The group comprised girls from different northeastern states, including Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, and Nagaland. Most of these members couldn't converse in Hindi, yet they spent 21 days together, exchanging stories and gaining knowledge from one another. Notably, Khondonbi came from Mizoram..

[Audio] Colonel Ram Singh was standing on a 90-metre-high flat rock, instructing his team to observe the rock carefully and identify where to place their hands and feet. The body should be kept at an angle of 90 degrees while climbing. When descending, they would use the rope in a special way called "rapeling.".

[Audio] The next day brought more challenges. It was snowing heavily, and we had to climb another 2700 meters. This was our last day at camp, and each group presented a program at the end of the camp. Sangeeta received the Best Performance Award. As we stood alone on the mountain top, we felt proud of what we had achieved so far..

[Audio] Bachhendri Pal's team members were hurt and injured as they continued their ascent. Those who were not buried under the snow helped their colleagues to dig out from beneath the snow using snow-picks and axes. Once this was done, the remaining team members returned to the base camp, but Bachhendri decided to press on, climbing steadily towards the summit. At precisely 1:07 pm on May 23rd, Bachhendri reached the peak of Mount Everest, standing proudly atop the 8,900-meter-high mountain. With her companion, she secured herself to the rope using a hook, allowing them to share the moment together. Bachhendri spent 43 minutes basking in the glory of reaching the highest point on Earth, pitching the national flag and taking photographs before returning to the base camp. Her achievement marked a historic milestone, making her the first Indian woman and the fifth woman globally to conquer Mount Everest..

[Audio] Bachhendri Pal grew up in Nakuri village in the Garhwal area of Uttarakhand..

[Audio] When we are given a responsibility, we should do it completely with full effort. We should strive to excel in whatever we undertake. Whether it's climbing a mountain or completing a task, our dedication and perseverance are crucial to achieving success. We should be prepared when going on an adventure. Adventure requires planning, preparation, and practice. Without these essential elements, we may face challenges and difficulties that can hinder our progress. We should take care of each other and help each other in difficult situations. Teamwork and camaraderie are vital in overcoming obstacles and reaching our goals. By supporting one another, we can build stronger bonds and achieve greater heights..