General English Literature and Grammar
Class 11 / General English
General English Literature and Grammar
Question 127 of 180Book: TN-ENG-11Chapter 5
What is the central message conveyed by the poem "Everest is not the Only Peak"?
A
Only top rankers matter
B
Every small hill has its own glory; virtue, duty, and excellence in one's own sphere matter equally
C
Mountaineering is the only true sport
D
Fame is more important than effort
Correct AnswerB.
Every small hill has its own glory; virtue, duty, and excellence in one's own sphere matter equally
Explanation
The poem proclaims that human worth is not defined solely by monumental peaks like Everest, but by dedicated effort and honest virtue in any humbler sphere