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Reach for the Top — Question 18

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You have nothing. That makes you very determined.
Answer

You have nothing which makes you very determined.

Source: This question is from Reach for the Top, English — Class 9, CBSE Board.

Key Concepts Covered

This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Reach for the Top: Nothing, Makes, Determined, Reach for the Top, English. These are fundamental topics in English that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 9 curriculum.

A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of English papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.

How to Approach This Question

Read the question carefully and identify what is being asked. Break down complex questions into smaller parts. Use the terminology and concepts discussed in this chapter. Structure your answer logically — begin with a definition or key statement, then provide supporting details. Review your answer to ensure it addresses all parts of the question completely.

Key Points to Remember

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  • Analyse literary devices and their effects on the reader.
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  • Proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

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Overview: Reach for the Top

Part I: Santosh Yadav, from a small Haryana village, defied social norms that expected her to marry young. She chose education, joined a mountaineering institute, and became the youngest woman to climb Everest — and the only woman to do it twice. She also collected 500 kg of garbage from the Himalayas. Part II: Maria Sharapova, sent from Siberia to the USA at age 9, endured years of loneliness, homesickness, and bullying before winning Wimbledon at 17.

Key Points

  • Part I: Santosh Yadav from Joniyawas village, Haryana
  • Defied social norms — chose education over early marriage
  • Joined Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi
  • Youngest woman to climb Mount Everest
  • Only woman to scale Everest twice
  • Collected 500 kg garbage from Himalayas — environmentally conscious
  • Part II: Maria Sharapova — born in Siberia, Russia
  • Sent to USA at age 9 for tennis training
  • Endured loneliness, homesickness, bullying by older girls
  • Won Wimbledon at age 17
  • Both stories celebrate determination and breaking barriers

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Santosh Yadav break social barriers?
In Haryana, girls were expected to marry young and stay home. Santosh refused. She left home to get educated in Delhi, joined a mountaineering institute, and became the youngest woman to climb Everest. Her determination was stronger than social pressure.
What sacrifices did Maria Sharapova make?
Maria was sent to the USA at age 9, separated from her mother for two years. She was bullied by older girls at the training academy. She endured loneliness and homesickness but never gave up, eventually winning Wimbledon at 17.

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Scoring Tips

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