PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
PSC Miscellaneous Prelims 2018
Answer
Junko Tabei
Explanation
Junko Tabei, a renowned Japanese mountaineer, was the first woman in the world to reach the summit of Mount Everest. She achieved this historic feat on May 16, 1975. In addition to conquering Everest, she also became the first woman to ascend the Seven Summits, climbing the highest peak on every continent. While she was the first in the world, Bachendri Pal was the first Indian woman to climb Everest.
Key Points
- > Junko Tabei from Japan was the first woman to scale Mount Everest in 1975.
- > She was also the first woman to complete the 'Seven Summits'.
- > Bachendri Pal is the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest (1984).
- > Santosh Yadav is the first woman in the world to climb Everest twice (1992, 1993).
- > Arati Saha was the first Asian woman to swim across the English Channel (1959).
- > The first men to conquer Everest were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953.
Additional Information
Notable Women Everest Summiteers
| Mountaineer | Country | Key Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Junko Tabei | Japan | First woman in the world to climb Everest |
| Bachendri Pal | India | First Indian woman to climb Everest |
| Santosh Yadav | India | First woman to climb Everest twice |
| Arunima Sinha | India | First female amputee to climb Everest |
Memory Tips
- Differentiate Carefully: 'Junko Tabei' is the absolute first globally. 'Bachendri Pal' is the Indian first. 'Santosh Yadav' is the double summiteer. Do not confuse their achievements.