Who is the subject of the book titled

A)
Bachendri Pal
B)
Sudipta Sengupta
C)
Tenzing Norgay
D)
Radhanath Sikdar

Correct Answer :   Sudipta Sengupta


The book "Breaking Rocks and Barriers" focuses on the life and achievements of Sudipta Sengupta, a renowned geologist and mountaineer.

Set to be released on 24 July 2024 by HarperCollins India, the book details her pioneering contributions to geology and her adventurous spirit in mountaineering.

Notably, she was one of the first Indian women to set foot in Antarctica in 1983 and has been mentored by legendary mountaineer Tenzing Norgay.

Her life is marked by numerous firsts, including participation in the first all-women expedition to Ronti Peak in 1967 and climbing an unexplored Himalayan peak.

Published On : July 30, 2024