Multiple choice general knowledge

The first blind man to scale Mt. Everest

  1. Junko Taibei

  2. Srimavo Bhandarnaike

  3. none

  4. Erik Weihenmayer
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Erik Weihenmayer (USA) became the first blind person to climb Mount Everest on May 25, 2001. This was an extraordinary achievement as he had been blind since age 13. Junko Tabei was the first woman to summit Everest, Srimavo Bandaranaike was a political leader, and 'none' is incorrect.

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