Q. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘International Everest Day’- 2024?
(1) May 29th of every year is observed as ‘International Everest Day’ in memory of Tenzing Norgay
(2) This day was first observed by Nepal in the year 2008 in commemoration of Tenzing Norgay who passed away on this day
(3) Since its inception, this annual observance has become a global celebration of human endurance resilience and the spirit of exploration
(4) Edmund Hillary was a Swiss National
a) 2 and 4
b) 1 and 2
c) 1 and 3
d) 3 and 4
Question from Odisha OCS Paper 1 2024
The correct answer is Option C: 1 and 3.
Explanation:
1. May 29th of every year is observed as ‘International Everest Day’ in memory of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary, who were the first climbers to successfully summit Mount Everest on May 29, 1953. This statement is correct.
2. The day was first observed by Nepal in 2008, but it is not in commemoration of Tenzing Norgay’s death. Tenzing Norgay passed away on May 9, 1986, not on May 29. Hence, this statement is incorrect.
3. Since its inception, ‘International Everest Day’ has indeed become a global celebration of human endurance, resilience, and the spirit of exploration. This statement is correct.
4. Edmund Hillary was not a Swiss national; he was from New Zealand. This statement is incorrect.
Thus, the correct statements are 1 and 3, making Option C the right choice.
