UPSC Prelims 2008 Q141: Current Affairs – Other Sports & Personalities
Elizabeth Hawley is well - known for her writings relating
to which one of the following?
- (a) Historical monuments in India
- (b) Regional dances in India
- (c) Himalayan expeditions
- (d) Wildlife in India
Answer: (c) Himalayan expeditions
Explanation
What Elizabeth Hawley is well-known for
This notable chronicler dedicated her career to documenting a specific category of mountaineering achievements.
| Option | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Historical monuments in India | Incorrect | Not her area of writing |
| (b) Regional dances in India | Incorrect | Also not her area |
| (c) Himalayan expeditions | Correct | Elizabeth Hawley was renowned for meticulously documenting and chronicling Himalayan mountaineering expeditions |
| (d) Wildlife in India | Incorrect | Not her area of writing |
Elizabeth Hawley facts:
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Known for | Chronicling Himalayan expeditions |
| Legacy | The 'Himalayan Database' |
Answer: (c) Himalayan expeditions.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Historical monuments are not her field.
- (b) Incorrect. Regional dances are also not her field.
- (c) CORRECT. Elizabeth Hawley is known for documenting Himalayan expeditions.
- (d) Incorrect. Wildlife is also not her field.
Key point
Elizabeth Hawley is well-known for her meticulous writings chronicling Himalayan mountaineering expeditions.
Remember
Elizabeth Hawley is well-known for her writings relating to Himalayan expeditions.
Common mistakes
- Confusing Elizabeth Hawley's mountaineering-chronicle specialty with unrelated Indian cultural/wildlife topics.
- Not knowing her legacy as the creator of the 'Himalayan Database'.
- Mixing up different notable chroniclers' specific areas of documentation.
Exam tip
Elizabeth Hawley = renowned chronicler of Himalayan mountaineering expeditions, creator of the Himalayan Database.
Sources
- Elizabeth Hawley and Richard Salisbury — The Himalaya by the Numbers: A Statistical Analysis of Mountaineering in the Nepal Himalaya (Himalayan Database)
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Elizabeth Hawley